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1997 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6L Petrol · R837 CNW

R837 CNW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1997. Recorded mileage 166,493 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/10/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1597cc

R837 CNW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2023
  • 166,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R837 CNW Mileage History

  1. 20/09/2021160,740 mi
  2. 20/09/2022163,535 mi+2,795 mi
  3. 26/09/2022163,656 mi+121 mi
  4. 25/09/2023166,493 mi+2,837 mi
  5. 26/09/2023166,493 mi

Average of roughly 2,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R837 CNW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma (R837 CNW) between September 2021 and September 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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