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R693 TDV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,574 mi
Last recorded129,574 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 TDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 129,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads getting low

long travel on park brake leaver

offside and nearside rear road wheel valve stem deteriorating

Fail 20 Sep 2019 129,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear road wheel valve stem deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,954 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

a sticker along the lower part of front screen, not in drivers view

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,433 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 51,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,581 miles

n/s/r tyre is cracked in tread and wearing out of shape

o/s/f wiper split on edge but still clearing screen

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 27,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 22,262 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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R693 TDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R693 TDV, 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 R693 TDV registered?

R693 TDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R693 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 TDV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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