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R139 XFL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,901 mi
Last recorded127,901 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 XFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 127,901 miles

Child seat fitted near side rear

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 127,901 miles

Child seat fitted near side rear

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 121,867 miles

Anti-roll bar drop link dust covers in poor condition

Child seat fitted near side rear

Corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Pass 16 Aug 2011 116,401 miles

Emergency fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2011 116,297 miles

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

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

Emergency fuel filler cap fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 111,162 miles

Brake fluid level low

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Emergency fuel filler cap fitted

Nail in near side rear tyre

Off side front and near side rear tyre worn very close to tread limit

Pass 14 Aug 2009 104,774 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 104,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,629 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,272 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2006 81,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 72,260 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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R139 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R139 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 R139 XFL registered?

R139 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R139 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 XFL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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