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R449 LER

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,276 mi
Last recorded131,276 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 LER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 131,276 miles

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

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

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

both front headlamps European patern

Pass 4 Oct 2014 130,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 128,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 124,282 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2011 121,596 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 119,067 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 116,862 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 116,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 111,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 107,470 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 103,461 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R449 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R449 LER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R449 LER?

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What year was R449 LER registered?

R449 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R449 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 LER shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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