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R286 XYA

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 XYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 116,584 miles

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

gearbox centre support mounting bracket badly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 116,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

gearbox centre support mounting bracket badly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 111,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 105,875 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 105,875 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,703 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 92,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,911 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,911 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,822 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 78,698 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 73,346 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 73,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R286 XYA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R286 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 R286 XYA registered?

R286 XYA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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