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R864 GCK

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,337 mi
Last recorded102,337 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 GCK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,337 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 102,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,976 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 96,976 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery light on

exhaust flexi in poor condition

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish on sidewall

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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R864 GCK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R864 GCK, 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 R864 GCK registered?

R864 GCK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R864 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R864 GCK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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