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R783 BLG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,798 mi
Last recorded125,798 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 BLG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 125,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 118,199 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 112,630 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 112,468 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,137 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 98,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

tyers slightly split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,790 miles

Oil leak

tyers slightly split

Pass 13 Sep 2006
Pass 26 Sep 2005 81,880 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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R783 BLG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc 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 R783 BLG, 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

How do I check the history of R783 BLG?

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What year was R783 BLG registered?

R783 BLG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R783 BLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 BLG 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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