MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,138 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front cross member rusty
outetrsill covers fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
front cross member rusty
outetrsill covers fitted
both outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both outer sill covers fitted
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sill
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sill
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sill covers fitted
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear bumper insecure
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both outer sill covers fitted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R49 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R49 XFL, 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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How do I check the history of R49 XFL?
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What year was R49 XFL registered?
R49 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R49 XFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R49 XFL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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