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BJ51 WUR

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,029 mi
Last recorded138,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WUR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 138,029 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 138,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 131,995 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs worn.

Minor body damage.

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Rear tyres badly worn inner edges.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 131,995 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs worn.

Minor body damage.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres badly worn inner edges.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 126,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 126,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 120,119 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 114,119 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 114,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BJ51 WUR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ51 WUR, 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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BJ51 WUR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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