1997 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6L Petrol · R780 JGJ
1997 Mitsubishi Carisma (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 88,034 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CARISMA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1597cc
R780 JGJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2009
- 88,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R780 JGJ Mileage History
- 21/07/2006187,240 mi
- 31/07/200769,309 mi-117,931 mi
- 03/08/200769,364 mi+55 mi
- 03/08/200769,364 mi
- 04/08/200878,577 mi+9,213 mi
- 04/08/200878,577 mi
- 06/11/200988,034 mi+9,457 mi
Average of roughly -30,100 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R780 JGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma (R780 JGJ) between July 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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