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BJ51 WVD

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,388 mi
Last recorded135,388 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WVD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

both front suspension top mount bearings slightly rough

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust joiner corroded and minor blow

Fail 24 Nov 2017 135,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

both front suspension top mount bearings slightly rough

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust joiner corroded and minor blow

Pass 29 Nov 2016 130,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 130,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 124,603 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 124,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 119,924 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 119,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 115,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 115,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 110,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,018 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 109,018 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,094 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 882,711 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 82,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,614 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,611 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,869 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,666 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 24,792 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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BJ51 WVD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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