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R574 CTW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,145 mi
Last recorded67,145 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 CTW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,145 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 67,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 66,619 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 66,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 85,931 miles

difficult to pass emissions test

fog lamp switch worn

front exhaust pipe bolt missing

Pass 7 May 2013 64,679 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded & slight blow

Fail 7 May 2013 64,679 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre & rear exhaust corroded & slight blow

Pass 11 May 2012 63,264 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 60,210 miles

fog lamp switch worn

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 3 May 2011 60,210 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

fog lamp switch worn

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2010 56,884 miles

pulley/brg noise cambelt area

Fail 4 May 2010 56,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pulley/brg noise cambelt area

Pass 8 May 2009 52,833 miles

fog lamp switch worn

Fail 9 May 2008 48,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 48,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2007 45,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 9 May 2007 45,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 May 2006 41,042 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 41,042 miles

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

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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R574 CTW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R574 CTW, 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 R574 CTW registered?

R574 CTW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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