MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,423 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
N/S/R seat belt retractor not working properly †Centre seat belt missing †Child seat removed to test seat belt †N/S/R trailing arm bush separating †Brake pads low †PAS pump leaking †Indicator/wiper stalks loose
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
N/S/R seat belt retractor not working properly †Centre seat belt missing †Child seat removed to test seat belt †N/S/R trailing arm bush separating †Brake pads low †PAS pump leaking †Indicator/wiper stalks loose
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R901 KAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R901 KAD, 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 R901 KAD registered?
R901 KAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R901 KAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R901 KAD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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