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R622 WVW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,950 mi
Last recorded80,950 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 WVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 80,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

stone chip on n/s of windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 76,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,573 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,679 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 62,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,324 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,583 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,633 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,644 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,503 miles

Brake fluid bit low.

Breakdown sticker over 40mm in nearside windscreen swept area.

Exhaust bit corroded but not blowing.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge.

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 50,503 miles

Brake fluid bit low.

Breakdown sticker over 40mm in nearside windscreen swept area.

Exhaust bit corroded but not blowing.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 440,969 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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R622 WVW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R622 WVW, 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 R622 WVW registered?

R622 WVW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R622 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 WVW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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