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R909 VNO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,733 mi
Last recorded47,733 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 VNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 47,733 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads are low discs sight lip

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm tread

Fail 11 Aug 2018 47,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front brake pads are low discs sight lip

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm tread

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 46,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,506 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 43,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 43,500 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,618 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 36,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,674 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,317 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,000 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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R909 VNO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R909 VNO, 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 R909 VNO registered?

R909 VNO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R909 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 VNO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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