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R658 VVU

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,579 mi
Last recorded103,579 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 VVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 103,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 108,441 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 104,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 99,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,756 miles

** Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated/heatshieling loose **

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,716 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,700 miles

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

Front Exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,003 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,451 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,704 miles

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

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

some of centre rear brake light bulbs inop

Pass 20 Feb 2012 95,718 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 88,108 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,081 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 63,044 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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R658 VVU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R658 VVU, 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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R658 VVU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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