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R86 XFL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,683 mi
Last recorded78,683 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 XFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,683 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,669 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 67,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,583 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,125 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,821 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 24,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 22,685 miles

Nearside 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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R86 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R86 XFL, 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

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What year was R86 XFL registered?

R86 XFL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R86 XFL safe to buy?

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