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R773 FDE

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,039 mi
Last recorded144,039 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 FDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 144,039 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 139,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 129,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 110,596 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 110,596 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 99,598 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 99,598 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 90,323 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 80,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R773 FDE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R773 FDE, 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 R773 FDE registered?

R773 FDE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R773 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 FDE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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