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R599 BAF

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,780 mi
Last recorded44,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 BAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 44,780 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,398 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 40,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,131 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 36,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,602 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,216 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 11,927 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,178 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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R599 BAF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red 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 R599 BAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R599 BAF registered?

R599 BAF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R599 BAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 BAF 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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