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R906 JFT

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,307 mi
Last recorded95,307 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 JFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 83,334 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 73,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,860 miles

Hand brake travel long.

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

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

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension tie rod outer bushes perishing.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,886 miles

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,126 miles

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints. †Bonnet release tight. †

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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R906 JFT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R906 JFT, 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 R906 JFT registered?

R906 JFT is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R906 JFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 JFT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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