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Mitsubishi Carisma

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,834 cc

R202 NPRMOT history

R202 NPR is a red petrol Mitsubishi Carisma first used on 27 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,340 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R202 NPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Carisma
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,834 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R202 NPR was last recorded at 144,340 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,990 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,350 miles
Average per year
6,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,340 miles
  • 2025 – 140,990 miles
  • 2024 – 137,781 miles
  • 2023 – 134,455 miles
  • 2022 – 130,810 miles
  • 2021 – 125,384 miles
  • 2020 – 119,419 miles
  • 2019 – 115,768 miles
  • 2018 – 110,426 miles
  • 2017 – 104,886 miles
  • 2016 – 100,414 miles
  • 2015 – 94,650 miles
  • 2014 – 88,690 miles
  • 2013 – 78,801 miles
  • 2012 – 74,625 miles
  • 2011 – 66,852 miles
  • 2010 – 58,285 miles
  • 2009 – 49,450 miles
  • 2008 – 35,736 miles
  • 2007 – 28,375 miles
  • 2006 – 21,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,340 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded /poor condition
  • AdvisoryN/s front lower ball joint rubber in poor condition
  • AdvisoryN/s front top shock mount worn
  • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre in poor condition
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms upper and lower bushes worn /poor condition
  • AdvisoryVehicle under side corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,340 miles (+3,350)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,340 miles
    Test number
    320181685907
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded /poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s front lower ball joint rubber in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s front top shock mount worn
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms upper and lower bushes worn /poor condition
    • AdvisoryVehicle under side corroded

  2. Pass140,990 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,990 miles
    Test number
    103660251635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,781 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,781 miles
    Test number
    509694129595
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,455 miles (+3,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,455 miles
    Test number
    678274756224
    • AdvisoryBrake drum backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,810 miles (+5,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,810 miles
    Test number
    379745575138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum backing plate in poor condition

  6. Pass125,384 miles (+5,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,384 miles
    Test number
    208489177015
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,419 miles (+3,651)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,419 miles
    Test number
    901279209762
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s front wheel rim
    • AdvisoryNoise from o/s front shock top mount
    • AdvisoryO/s front lower ball joint rubber in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes in poor condition and worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  8. Pass115,768 miles (+5,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,768 miles
    Test number
    678108559724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush in poor condition but not resulting in any movement.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass110,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,426 miles
    Test number
    461857391011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush poor condition.
    • AdvisoryRear Rear brake pipes corroded and in poor condition.

  10. Fail110,425 miles (+5,539)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,425 miles
    Test number
    831287596553
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm bush poor condition.
    • AdvisoryRear Rear brake pipes corroded and in poor condition.

  11. Pass104,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,886 miles
    Test number
    870612761873
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH PARTLY DETACHED
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

  12. Fail104,886 miles (+4,472)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,886 miles
    Test number
    585963959818
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH PARTLY DETACHED
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

  13. Pass100,414 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,414 miles
    Test number
    592819129147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside o/s front lower ball joint rubber in poor condition
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake pipe in poor codition
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear wheel cylinders in poor condition

  14. Fail100,414 miles (+5,764)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,414 miles
    Test number
    260396682480
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside o/s front lower ball joint rubber in poor condition
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake pipe in poor codition
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear wheel cylinders in poor condition

  15. Pass94,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,650 miles
    Test number
    825124287061
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail94,650 miles (+5,960)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,650 miles
    Test number
    314410394571
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    955288834228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,690 miles (+9,889)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    879088834214
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres near limit of 1.6mm

  19. Pass78,801 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    579085033255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,625 miles (+7,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,625 miles
    Test number
    847471842270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,852 miles (+8,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,852 miles
    Test number
    216488731264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass58,285 miles (+8,835)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,285 miles
    Test number
    734665930258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,450 miles (+13,714)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,450 miles
    Test number
    240669139233
    • NoteCrack on o/s corner
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  24. Pass35,736 miles (+7,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,736 miles
    Test number
    281925748206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass28,375 miles (+6,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,375 miles
    Test number
    860412547205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass21,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,987 miles
    Test number
    812603436261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R202 NPR

Does R202 NPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R202 NPR is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R202 NPR?
The MOT on R202 NPR is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R202 NPR done?
R202 NPR was recorded at 144,340 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,113 miles a year.
Has R202 NPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R202 NPR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on R202 NPR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R202 NPR find?
R202 NPR passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: both rear brake back plates corroded /poor condition; n/s front lower ball joint rubber in poor condition; n/s front top shock mount worn, and 3 more.

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