No, R578 OCU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R578 OCU?

The MOT for R578 OCU is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 January 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of R578 OCU?

The recorded mileage for R578 OCU is 183,637 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R578 OCU ULEZ compliant?

No, R578 OCU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.8L Petrol · R578 OCU

R578 OCU

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 183,637 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MITSUBISHI CARISMA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/01/2014
Road Tax: Untaxed (22/01/2014)
Recorded Mileage: 183,637 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/01/2014

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 22/01/2014

Mileage: 183,637 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1834cc

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R578 OCU Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2013
183,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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R578 OCU Mileage History

31/01/2006163,618 mi
31/01/2006163,618 mi
07/02/2007164,507 mi+889 mi
07/02/2007164,507 mi
18/02/2008167,149 mi+2,642 mi
19/02/2008167,549 mi+400 mi
20/02/2009171,650 mi+4,101 mi
20/02/2009171,650 mi
16/02/2010174,097 mi+2,447 mi
19/01/2011177,114 mi+3,017 mi
18/01/2012180,283 mi+3,169 mi
18/01/2012181,397 mi+1,114 mi
22/01/2013183,637 mi+2,240 mi

Average of roughly 2,870 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

R578 OCU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 02:42

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma (R578 OCU) between January 2006 and January 2013.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 22 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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