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R303 FAD

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,676 mi
Last recorded85,676 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 FAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,676 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 85,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 78,254 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 71,023 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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R303 FAD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 90,828 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 R303 FAD, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R303 FAD registered?

R303 FAD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R303 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 FAD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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