MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,906 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
both rear metal brake pipes rusty
front indicators fading
front numberplate cracked
long handbrake travel
n/s/f brake binding
sill covers fitted
small chip in windscreen
surface rust on exhaust
front indicators faded
front numberplate cracked
sill covers fitted
surface rust on exhaust
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front indicators faded
front numberplate cracked
sill covers fitted
surface rust on exhaust
10 advisorys at time of test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
stone chip n/s headlight
surface rust on exhaust
both front shockers damp
both rear metal brake pipes rusty
front numberplate cracked
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear wiper split
sill covers fitted
slight blow rear exhaust box
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to check outer sills due to covers
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R914 KAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R914 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 R914 KAD registered?
R914 KAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R914 KAD safe to buy?
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