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R886 XAG

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 XAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 121,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

different size tyres front and rear axles steel and aloy wheels fitted

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2012 121,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

different size tyres front and rear axles steel and aloy wheels fitted

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2011 114,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 106,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 105,516 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 105,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 97,353 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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R886 XAG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R886 XAG, 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 R886 XAG registered?

R886 XAG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R886 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 XAG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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