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R510 YNB

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,097 mi
Last recorded121,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 YNB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 121,097 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 121,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 112,348 miles

both front tyres,tread starting to split

Pass 3 Aug 2010 103,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,281 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 95,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 88,275 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 74,419 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 61,336 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 61,336 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R510 YNB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R510 YNB, 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 R510 YNB registered?

R510 YNB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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