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R228 FMA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,201 mi
Last recorded51,201 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 FMA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,201 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 51,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split but no play detected

Pass 19 Jul 2005 50,756 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 50,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R228 FMA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R228 FMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R228 FMA registered?

R228 FMA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R228 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 FMA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R228 FMA have outstanding finance?

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