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R445 AAV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,291 mi
Last recorded84,291 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 AAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,291 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 84,291 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,069 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,069 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,547 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 75,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,568 miles

oil leak from gear box

oil leak from oil filter engine

Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,828 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 57,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 51,065 miles

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

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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R445 AAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R445 AAV, 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 R445 AAV registered?

R445 AAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R445 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R445 AAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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