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R583 YKL

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,566 mi
Last recorded42,566 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 YKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

f/tyres wearing on edges,exhaust poor condition,brake pipes+ferrules+suspension components+chassis members corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,812 miles

brake discs wearing/corroding,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding,f/tyres wearing on edges,o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,582 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components+coil springs corroded,brake discs wearing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 38,719 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,548 miles

front brake pads and discs for wear

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,007 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,766 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded.osf indicator light starting to show white light.

Fail 1 Nov 2005 29,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear exhaust pipe corroded.osf indicator light starting to show white light.

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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R583 YKL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R583 YKL, 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 R583 YKL registered?

R583 YKL is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R583 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R583 YKL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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