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R547 FNH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,206 mi
Last recorded128,206 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 FNH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 128,206 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 128,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 118,079 miles

Condition of front number plate

Condition of nearside rear main suspension bush

Corosion to both rear drop sills

Wear to nearside rear & front tyres

Pass 28 Nov 2006 105,025 miles

condition of front number plate

condition of offside door mirror

wear rear suspension bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2005 96,157 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of front no plate

Front suspension has slight 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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R547 FNH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R547 FNH, 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 R547 FNH registered?

R547 FNH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R547 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 FNH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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