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R742 DNJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,473 mi
Last recorded76,473 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 DNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,473 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,306 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 74,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,358 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 71,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 67,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,357 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 63,356 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,722 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,982 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,516 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,634 miles

Both front Tyres tread worn on edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,375 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 35,375 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,822 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,384 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,121 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jul 2005 25,528 miles

near side front tyre worn out side edge

nearside and offside rear tyres signs of wear inside and outside edge

slight / moderate surface corrossion rear flex brake pipe ferrules

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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R742 DNJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R742 DNJ, 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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R742 DNJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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