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R571 FGO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,714 mi
Last recorded183,714 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 FGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 183,714 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 175,013 miles

Engine bay metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 166,349 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 166,349 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 159,179 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 159,179 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 152,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2009 145,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 136,979 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 136,971 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 128,508 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 117,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 105,344 miles

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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R571 FGO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R571 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.

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What year was R571 FGO registered?

R571 FGO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R571 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 FGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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