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R533 WVW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,908 mi
Last recorded142,908 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 WVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2010 142,908 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heavly corroded

front pads getting down

n/s/f tgyre tread low

plastic side sills fitted

rear brake pipes corroding

rear spension bushes starting to wear

Pass 19 Oct 2009 127,726 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads low

o/s/r tyre perished low tread

oil leak

plastic side sills

Pass 27 Oct 2008 112,961 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front pads low

front tyres tread low

plastic side sills fitted

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2007 95,056 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,883 miles

srs light on

Pass 21 Sep 2005 73,601 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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R533 WVW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R533 WVW, 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 R533 WVW registered?

R533 WVW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R533 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 WVW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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