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R882 GCK

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,012 mi
Last recorded128,012 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 GCK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 128,012 miles

all rear suspension bushes starting to unbond

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

fronjt brake disc heavily corroded

rear suspension parts very heavily corroded

underbody very heavily corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2007 128,012 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all rear suspension bushes starting to unbond

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

fronjt brake disc heavily corroded

rear suspension parts very heavily corroded

underbody very heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 121,369 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 121,367 miles

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

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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R882 GCK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red 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 R882 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R882 GCK registered?

R882 GCK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R882 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 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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