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R136 XFL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,617 mi
Last recorded122,617 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 XFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 122,617 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 122,617 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 122,316 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 121,343 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 119,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,011 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 114,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,164 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 106,149 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 102,430 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,050 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 95,219 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 95,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 93,291 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 93,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 91,175 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 88,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 84,034 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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R136 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R136 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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What year was R136 XFL registered?

R136 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R136 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 XFL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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