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R887 ADB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

191,766 mi
Last recorded191,766 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 ADB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 191,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 191,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 190,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 188,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake imbalance of 24% only just met the maximum requirementss of 25%

Pass 19 Nov 2019 185,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 181,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 176,799 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 173,102 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 168,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 163,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 157,792 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 150,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 144,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 135,767 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 126,562 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 117,475 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 110,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 101,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 91,632 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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R887 ADB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R887 ADB, 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 R887 ADB registered?

R887 ADB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R887 ADB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 ADB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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