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R268 XYA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,341 mi
Last recorded142,341 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 XYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 142,341 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 142,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 131,358 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 119,622 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 119,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 104,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 95,015 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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R268 XYA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R268 XYA, 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 R268 XYA registered?

R268 XYA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R268 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 XYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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