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R321 BYS

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 BYS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,193 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,257 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 103,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,636 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 95,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 90,386 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 90,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 85,004 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 85,004 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,339 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 72,980 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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R321 BYS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R321 BYS, 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 R321 BYS registered?

R321 BYS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R321 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 BYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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