MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,919 miAbove average mileage for this year
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deteriation to drivers side mirror glass
deteriation to exhaust system
the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in the near future
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear anti-roll bar corroded, n/s anti-roll bar bush slightly worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear anti-roll bar corroded, n/s anti-roll bar bush slightly worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R978 CBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R978 CBD, 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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How do I check the history of R978 CBD?
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What year was R978 CBD registered?
R978 CBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 October 1997.
Is R978 CBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R978 CBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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