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R748 BNH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,182 mi
Last recorded167,182 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 BNH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 167,182 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 167,179 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 164,696 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 164,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 159,130 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 159,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 152,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 144,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 121,649 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM .OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2.7 MM .BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT AND WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 110,914 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,735 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)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 77,616 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R748 BNH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R748 BNH, 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 R748 BNH registered?

R748 BNH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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