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R656 LER

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,293 mi
Last recorded92,293 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 LER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,743 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,232 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 89,232 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,048 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 85,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,950 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner and Outer Edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,543 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly scuffed on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,402 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,760 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,075 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 60,572 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 56,579 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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R656 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R656 LER, 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 R656 LER registered?

R656 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R656 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R656 LER shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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