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R885 GCK

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,339 mi
Last recorded107,339 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 GCK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 107,339 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 106,543 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 104,988 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 104,986 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 103,095 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 103,095 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 88,856 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 81,746 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 81,610 miles

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

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

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

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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R885 GCK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R885 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 R885 GCK registered?

R885 GCK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R885 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 GCK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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