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R837 WWL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

158,631 mi
Last recorded158,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 WWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2007 158,631 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise minnor damage to o/s door mirror n/s head light chiped

Pass 30 Jul 2007 158,631 miles

advise minnor damage to o/s door mirror n/s head light chiped

Pass 22 Apr 2006 141,693 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 141,693 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 139,289 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R837 WWL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R837 WWL, 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 R837 WWL registered?

R837 WWL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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