MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front number plate cracked
os rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge
rear wiper blade split
some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to inner edges of both front brake discs
corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe
os rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
corrosion to inner edges of both front brake discs
corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe
os rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
inner edgesof both rear tyres wearing unevenly
slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
slight corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
inner edgesof both rear tyres wearing unevenly
slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
slight corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight gearbox oil leak
nearside wing mirror secured with tape
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate discoloured
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R891 BGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R891 BGU, 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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R891 BGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is R891 BGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R891 BGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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