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R682 GAP

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,843 mi
Last recorded145,843 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 GAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2007 145,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise poor paintwork / damage to bodywork / rear bumper / front bumper /offside door & wing

Fail 20 Mar 2007 145,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TAXI TEST : BATTERY INSECURE

TAXI TEST : BONNET IN VERY POOR CONDITION

TAXI TEST : NEARSIDE INDICATOR INSECURE

advise poor paintwork / damage to bodywork / rear bumper / front bumper offside door & wing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 145,168 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 135,999 miles

poor paint job

scratch windscreen

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2006 135,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

poor paint job

scratch windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2005 129,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 129,535 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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R682 GAP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 95,508 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R682 GAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R682 GAP registered?

R682 GAP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R682 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 GAP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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