MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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