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AV03 ERU

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,728 mi
Last recorded91,728 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ERU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,728 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,712 miles

screen cracked more than 40mm in zone b but does not affect the view of the road from the drivers seat

Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,629 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake readings recorded before the hose blew

screen cracked more than 40mm in zone b but does not affect the view of the road from the drivers seat

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,843 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,288 miles

front and rear tyres cracking

nearside front flexible brake hose cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,781 miles

nearside front flexible brake hose cracking

rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,082 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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AV03 ERU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 76,550 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 AV03 ERU, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV03 ERU registered?

AV03 ERU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AV03 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 ERU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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