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R875 CGE

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 CGE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,036 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,967 miles

CUT ON SIDE WALL N/S/F TYRE

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 62,964 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CUT ON SIDE WALL N/S/F TYRE

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,648 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,834 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 53,649 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,253 miles

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

GEAR CHANGE STIFF

Fail 1 Aug 2008 48,253 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

GEAR CHANGE STIFF

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,933 miles

Battery insecure

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

OIL FILTER CORRODED

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 35,447 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,447 miles

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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R875 CGE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R875 CGE, 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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R875 CGE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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