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R779 BLG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,627 mi
Last recorded107,627 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 BLG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brake disc's worn.

both headlamps not in good working order slightly affecting beam image.

exhaust rubber mounts slightly deteriorated.

nearside front chassis slightly corroded, behind bumper fixing.

radiator support bracket corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 107,586 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brake disc's worn.

both headlamps not in good working order slightly affecting beam image.

exhaust rubber mounts slightly deteriorated.

nearside front chassis slightly corroded, behind bumper fixing.

radiator support bracket corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,625 miles

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

EHXAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

FRONT CROSS-MEMBER RUSTY

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

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

sLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,698 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 90,698 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,852 miles

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

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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R779 BLG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R779 BLG, 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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R779 BLG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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