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R144 ABM

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,219 mi
Last recorded77,219 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 ABM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,219 miles

advise to adjust rear brakes

front brake discs and pads wearing

oil around power steering pump

Fail 2 Mar 2009 77,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise to adjust rear brakes

advise to change number plates

front brake discs and pads wearing

oil around power steering pump

rear tyres splitting

Pass 4 Dec 2007 74,819 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,202 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 72,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn very low on outside edge

power steering pipe weeping

Pass 2 Dec 2005 67,668 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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R144 ABM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R144 ABM, 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 R144 ABM registered?

R144 ABM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R144 ABM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 ABM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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