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R719 LFM

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

301,142 mi
Last recorded301,142 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 LFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2014 301,142 miles

7 pin trailer socket pins corroded.

Bonnet dameaged.

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated, exhaust system, joints and hangers corroded.

Fuel filter corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deflectors fitted left hand drive car / headlamps.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch and rear panel damaged.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Radiator support panel corrded.

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 301,142 miles

7 pin trailer socket pins corroded.

Bonnet dameaged.

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated, exhaust system, joints and hangers corroded.

Fuel filter corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deflectors fitted left hand drive car / headlamps.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch and rear panel damaged.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Radiator support panel corrded.

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 300,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 290,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

headlamps fitted with beam benders (left hand drive headlamps fitted)....front and rear road springs corroded...radiator /front gearbox support corroded...

Pass 9 Nov 2013 290,136 miles

headlamps fitted with beam benders (left hand drive headlamps fitted)....front and rear road springs corroded...radiator /front gearbox support corroded...

Pass 13 Nov 2012 270,524 miles

both rear and o/s front metal brake pipe showing signs of slight corrosion n/s rear trailing arm front bush worn and slightly adrift.

head lamp beam benders fitted to LHD head lamp units beam pattern poor

Fail 9 Nov 2012 270,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear and o/s front metal brake pipe showing signs of slight corrosion n/s rear trailing arm front bush worn and slightly adrift.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 255,453 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 241,857 miles

Beam deflectors fitted.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 241,856 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system corroded.

Brake fluid low.

Beam deflectors fitted.

Both rear tyres worn to legal minimum.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 225,372 miles

Beam deflectors fitted (LHD)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/s/f n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe at wheel arch.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 204,554 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 188,098 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 188,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 169,151 miles
Fail 28 May 2005

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R719 LFM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R719 LFM, 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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R719 LFM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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