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R402 WUD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 WUD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2009 97,374 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

damage to front bumper,offside front wing rear wing

engine/transmission oil leaks

handbrake lever need adjusting for overtravel

nearside and offside door mirrors taped

offside door mirror lens cracked

offside front door electric window not working

Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,374 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

damage to front bumper,offside front wing rear wing

engine/transmission oil leaks

handbrake lever need adjusting for overtravel

nearside and offside door mirrors taped

offside door mirror lens cracked

offside front door electric window not working

Pass 22 Mar 2008 93,452 miles

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

brake pedal worn on outer edge

damage to offside front bumper

interior rear view mirror missing

large engine/transmission oil leaks

nearside door mirror body cracked

offside door mirror lens cracked

play to front steering trackrod inner balljoint

spare tyre punctured

Fail 10 Oct 2007 89,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal robber worn on outer edge

condensation to nearside front indicator lens

damage to offside front bumper

drivers door mirror lens cracked

engine/transmission oil leaks

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside door mirror cover cracked

play to steering front nearside trackrod inner balljoint

spare tyre punctured

Pass 10 Oct 2007 89,659 miles

engine/transmission oil leaks

interior rear view mirror missing

drivers door mirror lens cracked

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pedal robber worn on outer edge

condensation to nearside front indicator lens

damage to offside front bumper

nearside door mirror cover cracked

play to steering front nearside trackrod inner balljoint

spare tyre punctured

Pass 17 Oct 2006 87,603 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 87,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body damage to offside front bumper offside front wing offside rear wing nearside front bumper and radiator top panel

brake pedal rubber worn on outer edge

condensation to offside front indicator lens

damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

drivers seat holed on outer edge

engine/transmission oil leaks

front brake pads worn down to 4mm

front bumper undersheild hanging down

handbrake lever requires adjustment for over travel

interior mirror missing

nearside door mirror body cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside front door mirror body taped on

play to nerside and offside front track rod inner ball joints

power steering squeel on full lock

rattling from engine fan bolt area

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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R402 WUD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R402 WUD, 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 R402 WUD registered?

R402 WUD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R402 WUD safe to buy?

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