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R626 XRT

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,910 mi
Last recorded36,910 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 XRT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 36,910 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AND SILL AREAS. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,303 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

Fail 15 Aug 2018 36,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,726 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 35,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,066 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,295 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,031 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,942 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 29,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,837 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,030 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 XRT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

R626 XRT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R626 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 XRT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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