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R283 XYA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,313 mi
Last recorded111,313 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 XYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 111,313 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 111,297 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 106,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 101,702 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 101,699 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,019 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,887 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Dec 2010 91,887 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,092 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 85,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,341 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,481 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 67,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,988 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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R283 XYA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R283 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 R283 XYA registered?

R283 XYA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R283 XYA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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