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R778 GCU

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,671 mi
Last recorded147,671 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 GCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 147,671 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 137,213 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 124,321 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 121,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 115,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 106,900 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 106,898 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R778 GCU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R778 GCU, 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 R778 GCU registered?

R778 GCU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R778 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 GCU shows 7 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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