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R755 JFH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,748 mi
Last recorded135,748 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 JFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 135,748 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 135,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 130,518 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 130,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 125,092 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 120,125 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 120,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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R755 JFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R755 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 R755 JFH registered?

R755 JFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R755 JFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 JFH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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