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R934 AAV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,156 mi
Last recorded86,156 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 AAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 86,156 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage repair carried out to nearside rear light assembly

front exhaust mounting broken but not affecting security of system

nail detected in offside rear tyre (outer edge)

previous repair carried out to the exhaust system

unable to open rear tailgate

Fail 28 Mar 2008 86,118 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage repair carried out to nearside rear light assembly

front exhaust mounting broken but not affecting security of system

nail detected in offside rear tyre (outer edge)

previous repair carried out to the exhaust system

unable to open rear tailgate

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,740 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 71,740 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R934 AAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R934 AAV, 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 R934 AAV registered?

R934 AAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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