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R92 LWP

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,791 mi
Last recorded132,791 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 LWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 132,791 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four coil springs corroded

all rear suspeneion arm bushs deteriorating

battery cable tied up

corrosion on both front brake pipes

damage to front end

exhaust corroded in places & front bracket broken

front lower support panel corroded & damaged

loose connection on nearside front headlight

lower gearbox support bar corroded

nearside main brake pipe corroding at rear

offside front headlight loose

vehicle corroding underneath in various places

wear & corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2013 127,861 miles

all four coil springs corroded

battery cable tie up

both front tyres perished

brake pedal rubber wearing

damage to front end

exhaust corroded in places & heat shield loose

fault on rear fog light switch

front lower panel damaged & corroded

lower gearbox mount support bracket corroded

nearside front indicator & offside front headlight loose

offside door mirror switch not working manunl adjust only

various suspension bushs deteriorating

various suspension components corroding

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

wear on front brake discs & brake pads low

Fail 5 Apr 2013 127,861 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four coil springs corroded

battery cable tie up

both front tyres perished

brake pedal rubber wearing

damage to front end

exhaust corroded in places & heat shield loose

fault on rear fog light switch

front lower panel damaged & corroded

lower gearbox mount support bracket corroded

nearside front indicator & offside front headlight loose

offside door mirror switch not working manunl adjust only

various suspension bushs deteriorating

various suspension components corroding

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

wear on front brake discs & brake pads low

Pass 2 Apr 2012 124,565 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 124,534 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cracks on outer walls fron tyres corrosion starting on n/s rear brake pipe front cross member damaged corrosion on front enginesupport mounting

Pass 31 Mar 2011 121,239 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 121,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 11,875 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2010 11,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 114,713 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 114,713 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 112,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 108,357 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 108,266 miles

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch fluid on minimum

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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R92 LWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R92 LWP, 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 R92 LWP registered?

R92 LWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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