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R216 LJU

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,117 mi
Last recorded86,117 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 LJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 86,117 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,518 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,465 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,466 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 69,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,642 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,705 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,955 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,749 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,389 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 53,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R216 LJU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R216 LJU, 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 R216 LJU registered?

R216 LJU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R216 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 LJU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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