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R805 YBW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,510 mi
Last recorded68,510 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 YBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,775 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perrished and out of shape

Fail 7 Oct 2015 56,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perrished and out of shape

Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,089 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 47,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,919 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,189 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,002 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,746 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,859 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,435 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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R805 YBW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R805 YBW, 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 R805 YBW registered?

R805 YBW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 14 December 1997.

Is R805 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 YBW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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