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R145 XFL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,648 mi
Last recorded115,648 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 XFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 115,648 miles

vehicle showing general signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 110,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 104,225 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 May 2009 104,225 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 May 2008 96,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 96,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 90,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

font suspension subframe starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2005 78,067 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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R145 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 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 R145 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 R145 XFL registered?

R145 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R145 XFL safe to buy?

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