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R655 EUG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,872 mi
Last recorded99,872 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 EUG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2012 99,872 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,872 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,861 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,238 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 92,238 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 84,142 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 77,411 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges nearing legal limit

exhaust rusty

rear wipper split

slight oil leak

slight play in both inner rack joints

slight play in both rear antiroll bar mounts

slight play in nsf anti roll bar drop link

small chip in screen

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2008 77,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all rear brake pipes rusty

auxillery belt slightly cracked

both front tyres wearing on inner edge nearing legal limit

exhaust rusty

os inner drive shaft boot split

rear antiroll bar mounts have slight play in bushes

slight oil leak

small chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,153 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,893 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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R655 EUG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R655 EUG, 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 R655 EUG registered?

R655 EUG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R655 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 EUG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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