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R746 SJO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,876 mi
Last recorded144,876 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 SJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 144,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 129,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 129,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 115,468 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 115,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 101,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise engine mounts slightly worn

advise front discs worn

advise rear exhaust mounting corroded but system still supported

Fail 19 Mar 2013 93,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise engine mounts slightly worn

advise front discs worn

advise rear exhaust mounting corroded but system still supported

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 74,215 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 74,125 miles

o/s/f wiper split

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2009 74,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wiper split

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s repeater lens broken

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wing repeater cover broken but amber bulb fitted

rear fog lamp switch poor

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,297 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 65,229 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

power steering drivebelt perished

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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R746 SJO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R746 SJO, 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 R746 SJO registered?

R746 SJO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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