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R347 URA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,870 mi
Last recorded132,870 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 URA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 132,870 miles

both front tyres only just legal BORDERLINE

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipe

fornt brake pads BORDERLINE

Fail 8 May 2010 132,870 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres only just legal BORDERLINE

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipe

fornt brake pads BORDERLINE

Pass 25 Apr 2009 127,748 miles

corrosion on all of brake pipes on vehicle

general underside corrosion on all of vehicle

handbrake travel

Pass 10 May 2008 117,081 miles

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm

surface corrosion on complete underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2007 104,677 miles

H/Brake travel only just within m/o/t/ limits

N/S/R metal brake pipes showing signs of rusting check on next service as will require further strippng for full assesment

Pass 12 May 2006 92,477 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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R347 URA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R347 URA, 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 R347 URA registered?

R347 URA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R347 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 URA shows 6 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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