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R357 YNO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 YNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 89,340 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,127 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 87,124 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,872 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 85,864 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,385 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 83,377 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,088 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,389 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,109 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 78,101 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,443 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 75,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 72,356 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,249 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 63,935 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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R357 YNO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R357 YNO, 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 R357 YNO registered?

R357 YNO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R357 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 YNO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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