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80,739 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded
Rear suspension component's corroded
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded
Rear suspension component's corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Rear suspension component's corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Rear suspension component's corroded
All suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
All suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside and nearside rear inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perished
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and also perished (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and also perished (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
o/s/r tyre perished
engine light on
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and also perished
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
engine light on
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and also perished
Both rear tyre's perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge no cord's shown at time of test
FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES
FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise - engine management light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise - engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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R980 HHR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 R980 HHR, 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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R980 HHR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 11 December 1997.
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