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R63 HDG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,211 mi
Last recorded81,211 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 HDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 126,277 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 126,277 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 116,756 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 116,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Dec 2007 112,168 miles

nearside and offside front lower ball joints slight wear

nearside and offside rear suspension tie rod bushes deteriorating

offside front steering rack gaitor perished and cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2006 103,887 miles

front brake pads advanced wear

Pass 29 Dec 2005 96,916 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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R63 HDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R63 HDG, 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 R63 HDG registered?

R63 HDG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R63 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 HDG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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