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R924 RBM

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,731 mi
Last recorded164,731 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 RBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 164,731 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 164,731 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 155,180 miles

nearside front shock absorber weak

offside rear brake pipe corroded and both nearside and offside rear brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 155,157 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front shock absorber weak

offside rear brake pipe corroded and both nearside and offside rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 147,826 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 147,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 139,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 133,506 miles

front pads low

front tyres wearing on inner edgers.

slight leak from both outer c v boots

Pass 18 Aug 2007 127,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 122,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R924 RBM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R924 RBM, 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 R924 RBM registered?

R924 RBM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R924 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 RBM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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