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R565 FGO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,059 mi
Last recorded107,059 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 FGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,001 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front side light bulb slightly dim

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,710 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,936 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 74,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,490 miles

n/s tyre tread unevan

Fail 19 Sep 2007 67,490 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s tyre tread unevan

Pass 25 Sep 2006 606,688 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 60,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn

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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R565 FGO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R565 FGO, 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

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What year was R565 FGO registered?

R565 FGO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R565 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 FGO shows 10 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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