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R658 JFH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,466 mi
Last recorded84,466 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 JFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 84,466 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,336 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,123 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,436 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 83,435 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 82,696 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,675 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,352 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,093 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 77,658 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,091 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,435 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside mirror loose

Fail 9 Nov 2009 63,005 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside mirror loose

Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,402 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R658 JFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R658 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 R658 JFH registered?

R658 JFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R658 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 JFH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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