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R889 ANB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,700 mi
Last recorded114,700 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 ANB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 114,700 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 106,475 miles

exhaust mount snapped but still supported

slight brake bind to n/s/r wheel

Fail 23 May 2013 106,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust mount snapped but still supported

slight brake bind to n/s/r wheel

Pass 23 May 2012 101,397 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 101,397 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 95,819 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 95,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,797 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,826 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 80,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 80,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 70,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 70,399 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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R889 ANB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R889 ANB, 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 R889 ANB registered?

R889 ANB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R889 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 ANB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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