MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,695 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes rusty all.
bumper insecure
coolant leaking
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
battery insecure
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
battery insecure
brake pipes rusty all.
bumper insecure
coolant leaking
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R862 DGJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R862 DGJ, 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 R862 DGJ registered?
R862 DGJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 August 1997.
Is R862 DGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R862 DGJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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