MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,574 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/f brake disc corroded
nearside door mirror insecure
front brake discs severely worn (lipped)
front number plate cracked
long handbrake lever travel
n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)
o/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall
oil leak from gearbox
rear number plate delaminating
rear suspension lower arms inner and outer bushes worn and starting to split
steering rack gaiters slightly perished and worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs severely worn (lipped)
front number plate cracked
long handbrake lever travel
n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)
o/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall
oil leak from gearbox
rear number plate delaminating
rear suspension lower arms inner and outer bushes worn and starting to split
steering rack gaiters slightly perished and worn
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R143 WBU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R143 WBU, 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 R143 WBU registered?
R143 WBU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R143 WBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R143 WBU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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