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R797 CMA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,105 mi
Last recorded85,105 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 CMA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 85,105 miles

Steel brake pipes slightly corroded and have coating.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,393 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 83,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 80,228 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 79,079 miles

Slight cracking in edges of tread on rear tyres.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 78,211 miles

Steel brake pipes slightly corroded.[grease coated].

Pass 29 May 2009 77,236 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 77,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,794 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 71,879 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting showing deterioration

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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R797 CMA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R797 CMA, 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 R797 CMA registered?

R797 CMA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R797 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 CMA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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