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R893 BGU

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,860 mi
Last recorded120,860 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 BGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 120,860 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 118,033 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,027 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 112,889 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 112,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2010 109,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 104,853 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 104,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,260 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 95,144 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 90,506 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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R893 BGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 R893 BGU, 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 R893 BGU registered?

R893 BGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R893 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R893 BGU 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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