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R944 ADL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,833 mi
Last recorded153,833 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 ADL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 153,833 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 153,823 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 153,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 153,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 150,423 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 147,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 141,361 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 132,502 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 132,497 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 124,621 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 124,621 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 120,155 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 118,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 116,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 112,965 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 109,695 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 109,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 96,608 miles

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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R944 ADL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R944 ADL, 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 R944 ADL registered?

R944 ADL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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