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R895 OWT

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,216 mi
Last recorded123,216 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 OWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 123,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,670 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 109,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 92,335 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,865 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 83,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,814 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,601 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 56,112 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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R895 OWT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R895 OWT, 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 R895 OWT registered?

R895 OWT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R895 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R895 OWT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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