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R73 SRD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,122 mi
Last recorded69,122 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 SRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,122 miles

rear boot damaged

sill kit fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear boot damaged

sill kit fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,373 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,069 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear union

Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear union

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,967 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,114 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 53,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiperblade split

Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade split

Very slight exhaust blow from under heatshields

Pass 29 Nov 2005 41,856 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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R73 SRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R73 SRD, 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 R73 SRD registered?

R73 SRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R73 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 SRD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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