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R982 YTW

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,897 mi
Last recorded96,897 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 YTW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 89,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,926 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,802 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,359 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

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

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,123 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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R982 YTW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red 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 R982 YTW, 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 R982 YTW registered?

R982 YTW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R982 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R982 YTW 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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