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R687 JFH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,109 mi
Last recorded128,109 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 JFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 128,109 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 128,109 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 114,652 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 114,557 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 103,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 88,287 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 88,283 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

play in both rear anti rolla bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2005 75,911 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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R687 JFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R687 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 R687 JFH registered?

R687 JFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R687 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 JFH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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