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R134 XFL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,290 mi
Last recorded152,290 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 XFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 152,290 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 152,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 124,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brakes imbalanced, windscreen chipped, wt x4, body damaged, exhaust rusty, oil leak, n/s and o/s rear brake pipes rusty, multi guards fitted, rear shocks damp, n/s front tyre uneven wear, o/s front discs lightly scored, n/s t.r.e boot split

surface corrosion to rear chassis, undersills, rear suspension componants

Fail 10 Jul 2009 124,733 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brakes imbalanced, windscreen chipped, wt x4, body damaged, exhaust rusty, oil leak, n/s and o/s rear brake pipes rusty, multi guards fitted, rear shocks damp, n/s front tyre uneven wear, o/s front discs lightly scored, n/s t.r.e boot split

surface corrosion to rear chassis, undersills, rear suspension componants

Pass 27 Jun 2008 110,337 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 110,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 100,849 miles

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

offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,327 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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R134 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R134 XFL, 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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R134 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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