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R602 NTH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 NTH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 89,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 85,044 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Fail 19 May 2014 85,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Pass 21 May 2013 82,988 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 82,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 64,424 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,036 miles

handbrake little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,882 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,263 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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R602 NTH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc 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 R602 NTH, 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 R602 NTH registered?

R602 NTH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R602 NTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R602 NTH 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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