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R645 FPN

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,775 mi
Last recorded111,775 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 FPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 111,775 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers seat base collapsing,metal exposed

engine sump Ex. deteriorated and weeping oil

gear selector is incorrectly positioned

n/s and o/s ffront brake pipes are corroding

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre is Ex. deteriorated

oil leaks

rear regeistration plate is slightly deteriorated

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Fail 5 Nov 2009 111,773 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre is Ex. deteriorated

oil leaks

n/s and o/s ffront brake pipes are corroding

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers seat base collapsing,metal exposed

engine sump Ex. deteriorated and weeping oil

gear selector is incorrectly positioned

rear regeistration plate is slightly deteriorated

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 25 Oct 2008 108,512 miles

front and rear no. plates seperating

front and rear tyres starting to perish

front indicators turning white

oil leak

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2007 101,939 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/inner drive shaft seal leaking

rear +front number plates starting to detererate

rear back box exhaust heavly corroded

slight play in stearing

whashers

Pass 2 Nov 2006 97,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R645 FPN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R645 FPN, 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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R645 FPN is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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