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R575 HDF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,541 mi
Last recorded65,541 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 HDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 65,541 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 65,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 62,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 62,662 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 46,535 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 46,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,131 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 44,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,998 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 39,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,378 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 38,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,079 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 36,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 26,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,231 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

baffles loose in centre exhaust silencer

nail in nearside rear tyre (repairable)

nearside front tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm. tyre worn to 1.6 mm on egdes and 2mm in centre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,664 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,366 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,406 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,848 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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R575 HDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R575 HDF, 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 R575 HDF registered?

R575 HDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R575 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 HDF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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