1997 Mitsubishi Carisma Gli — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
44.3%
Latest Pass Rate
61
Total Tests (All Years)
112,520 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Carisma Gli
Compared to Average at Age 12
This car: 44.3%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 10.0% below average (13966 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
44.3%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 61Avg Mileage 112,520Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 36.1%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma Gli, with age trends.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
36.1%
— Consistent
Brakes
32.8%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
24.6%
— Consistent
Tyres
19.7%
— Consistent
Driver's View of the Road
18.0%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 36.1% (12 yrs) | 36.1% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 32.8% (12 yrs) | 32.8% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 24.6% (12 yrs) | 24.6% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 19.7% (12 yrs) | 19.7% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Driver's View of the Road | 18.0% (12 yrs) | 18.0% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mitsubishi Carisma Gli cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 61 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.