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R887 COO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,787 mi
Last recorded112,787 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 COO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2012 108,155 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 103,981 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 98,812 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 98,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 93,371 miles

Advise N/side rear tyre is getting close to legal limit on inside edge

Advise h/brake is getting high. advise to get it checked and adjusted

Pass 22 Nov 2008 88,573 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 88,573 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 83,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 79,071 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 74,877 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 COO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 COO, 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 R887 COO registered?

R887 COO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R887 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 COO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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