MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edges
nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edges
offside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R497 VCC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 R497 VCC, 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 R497 VCC registered?
R497 VCC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R497 VCC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R497 VCC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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