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R905 CBD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,756 mi
Last recorded161,756 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 CBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 161,756 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 150,722 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 139,110 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 126,280 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 126,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Sep 2007 114,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 103,565 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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R905 CBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R905 CBD, 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 R905 CBD registered?

R905 CBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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