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R266 UDD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,921 mi
Last recorded137,921 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 UDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 137,921 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 133,657 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming in the front cross member

srs light on

Pass 8 Sep 2012 128,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 111,194 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,581 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

rear centre seatbelt stalk not working

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box rubber cracking

slight wear o/s rack arm

Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,593 miles

slight split in offside wiperblade

Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,477 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,876 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 39,753 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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R266 UDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R266 UDD, 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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R266 UDD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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