MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
offside front slight play in steering rack
offside rear wheel bearing slight noise
Battery insecure
brake pedal rubber worn
front number plate damage
rear suspension bushes deteriorated
slight play in steering rack
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine management light on
front number plate damage
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear suspension bushes deteriorated
rear wiper rubber damage
slight play in offside of steering rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine management light on
front number plate damage
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear suspension bushes deteriorated
rear wiper rubber damage
slight play in offside of steering rack
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R873 DDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 R873 DDV, 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 R873 DDV registered?
R873 DDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 November 1997.
Is R873 DDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R873 DDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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