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R962 AAV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,090 mi
Last recorded87,090 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 AAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,783 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2023 85,783 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 76,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,876 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,688 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,286 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 61,286 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,651 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,069 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,967 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,022 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,238 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,902 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 43,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,134 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 40,027 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 37,182 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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R962 AAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R962 AAV, 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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R962 AAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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