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R598 VOO

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,469 mi
Last recorded56,469 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 VOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 52,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 47,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,390 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 44,380 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 38,558 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 38,558 miles

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

front nearside disc corroded inner wall

front offside disc corroded inner wall

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,982 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,035 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,719 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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R598 VOO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R598 VOO, 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 R598 VOO registered?

R598 VOO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R598 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 VOO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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