MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
battery warning light on
handbrake travel
rear exhaust join corroded
slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R785 FCE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R785 FCE, 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 R785 FCE registered?
R785 FCE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R785 FCE safe to buy?
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