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R754 HDA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,735 mi
Last recorded49,735 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 HDA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 49,735 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,054 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,723 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,891 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,192 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Aug 2013 33,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,432 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 28,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,905 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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R754 HDA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R754 HDA, 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 R754 HDA registered?

R754 HDA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R754 HDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 HDA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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