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R680 JFH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,261 mi
Last recorded134,261 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 JFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 134,261 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 125,027 miles

OSR tyre tread getting low on inner edge

fog switch slightly intermittent

Fail 21 Oct 2016 125,027 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported downpipe bracket broke (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

OSR tyre tread getting low on inner edge

fog switch slightly intermittent

Pass 2 Nov 2015 117,034 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 117,034 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 107,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 99,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,926 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,926 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,222 miles

battery is insecure

front indicator bulbs are faded

gearbox oil leak

hand brake needs adjusting

n/s front tyre is worn to 2mm

rear suspension anti roll bar bushes are worn

Pass 1 Nov 2008 63,608 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 63,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,567 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,669 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2005 49,312 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 49,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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R680 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 77.8%.

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 R680 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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R680 JFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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