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R873 DEU

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,160 mi
Last recorded92,160 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 DEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,707 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,203 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 89,203 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 82,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 20 Oct 2010 72,963 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,790 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,404 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 53,481 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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R873 DEU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R873 DEU, 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 R873 DEU registered?

R873 DEU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R873 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 DEU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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