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R503 VCC

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 VCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010
Fail 3 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 106,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 144,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 135,263 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R503 VCC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R503 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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How do I check the history of R503 VCC?

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What year was R503 VCC registered?

R503 VCC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R503 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 VCC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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