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R657 JPH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 JPH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2008

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,686 miles

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

cooling fan not working

has slight play in tie rod in steering rack

rad has damage to it

Fail 12 Mar 2007 86,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,995 miles

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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R657 JPH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 JPH, 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 JPH registered?

R657 JPH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R657 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 JPH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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