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R26 PAS

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 PAS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 93,664 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 93,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,129 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 87,117 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 82,600 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,229 miles

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

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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R26 PAS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R26 PAS, 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 R26 PAS registered?

R26 PAS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R26 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 PAS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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