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R442 BBM

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,769 mi
Last recorded122,769 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 BBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 122,769 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2015 118,791 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 113,415 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 106,265 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,475 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 87,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 80,548 miles

some play in nearside steering

Fail 12 Dec 2009 80,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some play in nearside steering

Pass 29 Dec 2008 73,697 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,497 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 44,871 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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R442 BBM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R442 BBM, 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 R442 BBM registered?

R442 BBM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R442 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 BBM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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