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BN51 NRL

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,619 mi
Last recorded71,619 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 NRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,619 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion throughout underside, front and rear subframes, hubs etc

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated and perished

lower engine mounting corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,810 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

corrosion around front suspension

corrosion around rear hubs

fuel pipes (front to back) corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,841 miles

Drivers seat squab collapsed

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front and rear-one pipe very close to leaking ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front hub carriers corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 63,828 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on bulkhead under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers seat squab collapsed

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front and rear-one pipe very close to leaking ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front hub carriers corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion fuel pipes

corrosion rear brake pipes

rear exhaust and joining joint corrodeing

Fail 15 Aug 2014 54,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion fuel pipes

corrosion rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edges has a raised pattern close on limit

rear exhaust and joining joint corrodeing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,418 miles

front tyres worn on edges low

fuel pipes corrodeing

rear exhaust join corrodeing

Fail 4 Sep 2013 50,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported

front tyres worn on edges low

fuel pipes corrodeing

rear exhaust join corrodeing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,003 miles

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

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

balljoint rubbers perishing not yet split

both front exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still suppported

corrosion brake pipes in places

fuel pipes corrodeing

n/s/r tyre perishing

trackrodend rubbers perishing but not yet split

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,735 miles

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

handbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,735 miles

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

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

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

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,948 miles

handbrake coulod do with adjustment

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 8 Sep 2010 37,948 miles

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

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

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

handbrake coulod do with adjustment

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,181 miles

antiroll rubbers perishing on front

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre borderline pass wearing inner edge

oil filter leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2009 35,181 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

antiroll rubbers perishing on front

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre borderline pass wearing inner edge

oil filter leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,450 miles

rear reg plate starting to fade

slight surface rust rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,528 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 5 Sep 2007 29,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,796 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 25,796 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate starting to fade

wiper starting to perish and split

Pass 16 Sep 2005 22,150 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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BN51 NRL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN51 NRL, 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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BN51 NRL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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