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R753 LRH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,321 mi
Last recorded75,321 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 LRH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,321 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,321 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,384 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 74,384 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,859 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 73,858 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,198 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,584 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 69,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R753 LRH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R753 LRH, 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

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What year was R753 LRH registered?

R753 LRH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R753 LRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 LRH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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