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R352 BYS

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,783 mi
Last recorded125,783 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 BYS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 125,783 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

small amount of play nearside front rack arm

Fail 3 Nov 2006 125,783 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

small amount of play nearside front rack arm

Pass 9 Dec 2005 104,675 miles

Advise near side door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2005 104,628 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise ns fronr door mirror crackrd minor

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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R352 BYS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R352 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 R352 BYS registered?

R352 BYS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R352 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R352 BYS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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