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P689 RYN

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,574 mi
Last recorded98,574 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 RYN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 98,574 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 82,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 78,087 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 76,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,721 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 71,400 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,400 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,701 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,022 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,085 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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P689 RYN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P689 RYN, 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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What year was P689 RYN registered?

P689 RYN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P689 RYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P689 RYN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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