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R568 NTH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,916 mi
Last recorded94,916 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 NTH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 94,916 miles

185/65/14 X4

GEAR CHANGE BUSHES ON G/BOX WORN

OSF ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP

OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

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

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/5/11

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 21 May 2010 87,244 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 87,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

185/65/14 X4

Fuel pipe/s corroded

HOLE IN DRIVERS SEAT

NSR & OSR M/B/PIPES=S/CORR

OSF ELECTRIC WINDOW INOPERATIVE

OSR BOOT LAMP CRACKED-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 81,236 miles

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

both rear radius arm bushes worn

off side front brake pad worn thin

Fail 16 May 2009 81,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear radius arm bushes worn

off side front brake pad worn thin

Pass 10 May 2008 73,504 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 23 May 2007 67,428 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 67,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

185/65/14 X4

LOW SCREEN WASH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

OSF ELECTRIC WINDOW INOPERATIVE

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 25 May 2006 60,834 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 60,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2005 56,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R568 NTH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R568 NTH, 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 R568 NTH registered?

R568 NTH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R568 NTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R568 NTH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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