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R694 RDV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,832 mi
Last recorded41,832 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 RDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,832 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

o/s and n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,954 miles

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

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall no cords exposed

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,898 miles

n/s/r tyre damage to side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,903 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,361 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 33,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,845 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,871 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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R694 RDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R694 RDV, 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 R694 RDV registered?

R694 RDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R694 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R694 RDV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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