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R381 AEW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,171 mi
Last recorded104,171 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 AEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2012 104,171 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 91,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 85,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,065 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,162 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 19 Dec 2006 63,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 56,990 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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R381 AEW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R381 AEW, 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 R381 AEW registered?

R381 AEW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R381 AEW safe to buy?

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