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R968 JGH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,886 mi
Last recorded79,886 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 JGH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,886 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,814 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,814 miles

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

rear exhaust box rear support bracket corroded and weak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,808 miles

can`t test n/s rear seat belt [child seat fitted]

unable to open rear doors from inside

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

can`t test n/s rear seat belt [child seat fitted]

unable to open rear doors from inside

Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,371 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 62,364 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,090 miles

rear number plate starting to distort

Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,600 miles

exhaust damaged and patched

o/side rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,458 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing on outer side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2005 41,173 miles

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

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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R968 JGH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R968 JGH, 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 R968 JGH registered?

R968 JGH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R968 JGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R968 JGH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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