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R265 JPC

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,694 mi
Last recorded92,694 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 JPC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,694 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

fault in offside headlight level adjuster on high

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,946 miles

slight play in steering rack

wear in rear arm bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,553 miles

indicator switch does not cancel on nearside

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 17 Apr 2012 86,553 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

indicator switch does not cancel on nearside

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,316 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

front tyres wearing low

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 8 May 2009 73,767 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 73,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,314 miles

see checklist 495631

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,168 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 59,168 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R265 JPC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R265 JPC, 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 R265 JPC registered?

R265 JPC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R265 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 JPC shows 12 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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