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R707 XEV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,454 mi
Last recorded169,454 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 XEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 169,454 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2010 163,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 157,042 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 149,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 149,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 142,574 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 133,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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R707 XEV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R707 XEV, 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 R707 XEV registered?

R707 XEV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R707 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 XEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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