MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,341 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear antiroll bar mounting bushes worn
oil warning light on - overfilled
rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear antiroll bar mounting bushes worn
oil warning light on - overfilled
rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating
*** strong advise *** oil warning light staying on - excessive oil level
bonnet cable insecure - missing handle
offside front lower suspension ball joint slight play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
*** strong advise *** oil warning light staying on - excessive oil level
bonnet cable insecure - missing handle
offside front lower suspension ball joint slight play
slight misfire
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil warning staying ON on idle speed
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine oil warning staying ON on idle speed
engine oil warning light staying on ,difficult gear silection
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R657 JFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R657 JFH, 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 R657 JFH registered?
R657 JFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 14 October 1997.
Is R657 JFH safe to buy?
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