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R32 BUH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,121 mi
Last recorded96,121 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 BUH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,121 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,323 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 91,323 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,196 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 79,196 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 68,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,315 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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R32 BUH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R32 BUH, 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 R32 BUH registered?

R32 BUH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R32 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 BUH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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