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R574 LER

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,763 mi
Last recorded72,763 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 LER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded change soon

Fail 5 Mar 2013 72,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust corroded change soon

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,471 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 69,471 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,196 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 65,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 56,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,141 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,660 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R574 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R574 LER, 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 R574 LER registered?

R574 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R574 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 LER shows 12 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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