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R127 NJH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,623 mi
Last recorded81,623 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 NJH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,623 miles

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

advise corrosion on front syspension components

advise corrosion on rear syspension components

advise unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Fail 2 Aug 2010 81,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

advise corrosion on front syspension components

advise corrosion on rear syspension components

advise unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,160 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 73,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,655 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 65,623 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,866 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Feb 2007 58,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

nearside rear tyre inerside wall deteriorated

Battery insecure

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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R127 NJH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R127 NJH, 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 R127 NJH registered?

R127 NJH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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