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R880 DEU

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,906 mi
Last recorded113,906 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 DEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,069 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 89,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,187 miles

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

exhaust has corrodtion

fluid leak around gear box

Fail 4 Dec 2013 88,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

exhaust has corrodtion

fluid leak around gear box

Fail 5 Dec 2012 87,510 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,510 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,717 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 85,935 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,755 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,408 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 83,408 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 81,998 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 80,368 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 78,389 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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R880 DEU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R880 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 R880 DEU registered?

R880 DEU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R880 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 DEU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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