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R845 JWC

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,161 mi
Last recorded85,161 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 JWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,161 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated(crack)

Rear service brake slightly low

Power steering belt crack(deteriorated)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 85,161 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)

Alternator belt deteriorated(crack)

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

Rear service brake slightly low

Power steering belt crack(deteriorated)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 84,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,297 miles

Engine or component noisy

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 77,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside wiper is slightly torn

Pass 29 Sep 2007 64,931 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2006 61,543 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 86,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 56,934 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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R845 JWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R845 JWC, 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 R845 JWC registered?

R845 JWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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