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R736 AVF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,281 mi
Last recorded146,281 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 AVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2011 146,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 138,472 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 129,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 112,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 103,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 83,167 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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R736 AVF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R736 AVF, 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 R736 AVF registered?

R736 AVF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R736 AVF safe to buy?

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