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R463 TDG

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,114 mi
Last recorded155,114 miles
Recorded on7 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 TDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2007 155,114 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 155,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2006 150,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has small crack.

Fail 4 May 2006 150,325 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front pipe flexy mesh deteriorated. Strongly advise replacement

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R463 TDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 90,828 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 R463 TDG, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R463 TDG registered?

R463 TDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R463 TDG safe to buy?

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