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R799 SJB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,552 mi
Last recorded153,552 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 SJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 153,552 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not checked

Front inner pads look low

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 153,552 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat belt not checked

Front inner pads look low

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 145,291 miles

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

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,425 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes knocking

offside door mirror held on with tape

various rear suspention bushes worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 131,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil springs corroded

exhaust rusty

front registration plate cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2011 123,206 miles

front number plate cracked.

nearside rear anti roll bar D bush slightly worn.

offside front brake pads getting low.

parking brake lever travel high.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 111,945 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 111,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 100,777 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp, slightly affecting beam pattern

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 90,202 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 2 Mar 2007 74,844 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,499 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flange deteriorating.

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 60,362 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R799 SJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R799 SJB, 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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R799 SJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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