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R702 PSB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,384 mi
Last recorded137,384 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 PSB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 137,384 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

NO GAS TEST DONE.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 127,940 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 127,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 121,701 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 116,647 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 116,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 110,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 106,351 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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R702 PSB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R702 PSB, 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 R702 PSB registered?

R702 PSB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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