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R769 JGJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,034 mi
Last recorded64,034 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 JGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 64,034 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,824 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,932 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 60,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 57,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,062 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,202 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 32,253 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 29,132 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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R769 JGJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R769 JGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R769 JGJ registered?

R769 JGJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R769 JGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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