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R765 CMX

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,382 mi
Last recorded122,382 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 CMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,382 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 122,382 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 122,039 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 119,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 113,609 miles

full plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2009 113,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

full plastic side skirts fitted

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,213 miles

corrosion to battery terimals

engine oil level low

handbrake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2008 104,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to battery terimals

engine oil level low

handbrake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2007 94,403 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 28 Nov 2007 94,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2006 85,451 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 76,456 miles

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

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

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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R765 CMX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R765 CMX, 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 R765 CMX registered?

R765 CMX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R765 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 CMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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