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AR51 DXP

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,822 mi
Last recorded89,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DXP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,822 miles

underside generally rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2018 89,808 miles

Emissions not tested too high to pass extended test (8.2.1.2 (d))

underside generally rusty

Fail 15 May 2018 89,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL RUBBER SUSPENSION BUSHES FRONT AND REAR ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED AND SPLITTING

Body has slight corrosion GENERAL UNDERBODY,SILLS AND REAR ARCHES (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION TO FERRULES (3.6.B.4e)

CLUTCH BITING HIGH AND GEAR SELECTION POOR

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING LOW ON TREAD ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 84,432 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 84,432 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 78,259 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 78,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported BROCKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,128 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,638 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2012 65,614 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 65,614 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 62,592 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,320 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 57,320 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,891 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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AR51 DXP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR51 DXP, 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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What year was AR51 DXP registered?

AR51 DXP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AR51 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DXP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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