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R952 LDE

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,599 mi
Last recorded117,599 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 LDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 117,599 miles

Bottom radiator hose loose

Drivers seat filling worn & metal frame exposed

Engine warning light comes on intermittantly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust pipe brackets broken but pipe still secure

Offside wiper mechanism worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel well full of water

Fail 9 Apr 2013 117,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Bottom radiator hose loose

Drivers seat filling worn & metal frame exposed

Engine warning light comes on intermittantly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust pipe brackets broken but pipe still secure

Offside wiper mechanism worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel well full of water

Fail 3 Apr 2012 114,311 miles

Front exhaust support broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper swith damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2012 114,311 miles

Front exhaust support broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper swith damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,166 miles

Engine stabiliser bar under engine corroded near mounts

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Apr 2011 108,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine stabiliser bar under engine corroded near mounts

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,115 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,057 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 92,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 84,586 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 84,586 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 77,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 68,657 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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R952 LDE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc 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 R952 LDE, 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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R952 LDE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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