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R135 XFL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,396 mi
Last recorded153,396 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 XFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 153,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion sills/ undersills ,suspension etc

Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,904 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 50,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 148,942 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 148,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2017 147,586 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 147,586 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 146,718 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 146,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 145,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 154,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 141,722 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 141,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 136,603 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 131,885 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 131,885 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)

Pass 17 May 2010 123,519 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 123,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 117,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front registration plate cracked but still secure

various brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 13 May 2008 109,087 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 96,626 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 96,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,293 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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R135 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R135 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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R135 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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