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R626 TPX

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,891 mi
Last recorded103,891 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 TPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,891 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,676 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,015 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,040 miles

Both o/s tyres are worn on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,062 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 76,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,049 miles

Handbrake slack

Slight oil leak from gear box area

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,405 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch is poor in operation.

handbrake has lots of travel.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,405 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch is poor in operation.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake has lots of travel.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,853 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 55,841 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,682 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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R626 TPX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R626 TPX, 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 R626 TPX registered?

R626 TPX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R626 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 TPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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