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R559 UCF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,198 mi
Last recorded52,198 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 UCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,198 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 52,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn and has a cut outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,985 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall †n/s/r tyre perished †o/s/r tyre perished and close to limit

Fail 31 Jul 2007 48,985 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall †n/s/r tyre perished sidewalls †o/s/r tyre perished and close to limit

Pass 5 Aug 2006 45,818 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cut †o/s/f tyre worn inner edge †o/s/r tyre worn inner edge + nailed †n/s/r tyre worn low + perished

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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R559 UCF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R559 UCF, 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 R559 UCF registered?

R559 UCF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R559 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 UCF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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