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R716 RDV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,992 mi
Last recorded56,992 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 RDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,992 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,468 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,671 miles

nearside door mirror repaired by tape

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,446 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,324 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,533 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,801 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,417 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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R716 RDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R716 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R716 RDV?

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What year was R716 RDV registered?

R716 RDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R716 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 RDV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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