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R937 OCJ

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,950 mi
Last recorded54,950 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 OCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 54,950 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,055 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 54,053 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,729 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,729 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,632 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,356 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,049 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,973 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,875 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,729 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 37,953 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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R937 OCJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R937 OCJ, 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 R937 OCJ registered?

R937 OCJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R937 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R937 OCJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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