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R678 LER

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,077 mi
Last recorded106,077 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 LER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2009 106,077 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 91,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,320 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 85,117 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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R678 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R678 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 R678 LER registered?

R678 LER is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R678 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 LER shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R678 LER have outstanding finance?

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