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R566 UCF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,168 mi
Last recorded147,168 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 UCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 147,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 141,525 miles

os mirror cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2009 141,525 miles

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

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

os mirror cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2008 134,427 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 127,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 120,062 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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R566 UCF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R566 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 R566 UCF registered?

R566 UCF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R566 UCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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