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R78 WBU

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,464 mi
Last recorded83,464 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 WBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 83,464 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 61,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,992 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 52,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 47,638 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,278 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,120 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,609 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,328 miles

lower effort to nearside rear service brake

nearside front tyre shows heavy wear to edge

strong advise both rear tyres splitting to shoulders just satidfactory for test

Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,390 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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R78 WBU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R78 WBU, 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 R78 WBU registered?

R78 WBU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R78 WBU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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