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R894 HFH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,370 mi
Last recorded143,370 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 HFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 143,370 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 143,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 137,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 137,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 124,959 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 119,273 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 113,860 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 113,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn very low on edges - borderline pass

Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

rear tyres have crack in side walls + tread

Pass 8 Aug 2008 102,651 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing low

offside front suspension noisey

Fail 8 Aug 2008 102,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front suspension noisey

Pass 30 Jul 2007 95,876 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 90,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyre walls slightly worn

has slight play in o/s steering arm

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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R894 HFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R894 HFH, 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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R894 HFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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