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R783 JGJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 JGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,260 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 101,260 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 95,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion to suspension components,sills,suspension mounts/brake pipes,unable to see brake pads,o/s/r tyre wearing inside

Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,797 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,127 miles

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

offside rear tyrewall perrished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,313 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 82,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,704 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,815 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 72,810 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,180 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

gear box oil. leak

rear tyres preishing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 67,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear box oil. leak

rear tyres preishing

Pass 2 May 2008 60,575 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,396 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,887 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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R783 JGJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R783 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.

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What year was R783 JGJ registered?

R783 JGJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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