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R496 EGX

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,130 mi
Last recorded151,130 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 EGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 151,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2008 145,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 145,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 138,007 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 125,700 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 125,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 111,414 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 110,671 miles

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

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

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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R496 EGX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R496 EGX, 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 R496 EGX registered?

R496 EGX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R496 EGX safe to buy?

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