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AF51 OAU

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,811 mi
Last recorded139,811 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 139,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE FRONT CV GAITER JUST SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FEELS SLIGHTLY

OUTER SILLS PRESRIBED AREAS COVERED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 19 Sep 2013 131,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axle

handbrake adjustment high

o/s/r indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Sep 2013 131,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axle

handbrake adjustment high

o/s/r indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Aug 2012 120,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noise

front tyres worn

handbrake high

springs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 120,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noise

front tyres worn

handbrake high

springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 111,290 miles

brake pipes corroded

engine noisey

flexy hoses deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

springs corroded

suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2011 111,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes corroded

engine noisey

flexy hoses deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

springs corroded

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2010 101,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 101,034 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,308 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 95,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 90,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,842 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,417 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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AF51 OAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 74,872 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 AF51 OAU, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF51 OAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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