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R43 LAM

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,338 mi
Last recorded76,338 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 LAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 May 2009 76,338 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 71,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 66,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 61,600 miles

slight movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

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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R43 LAM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R43 LAM, 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 R43 LAM registered?

R43 LAM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R43 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 LAM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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