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DF02 ONT

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,890 mi
Last recorded132,890 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 ONT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 132,890 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 132,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 125,875 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 119,428 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Jul 2010 119,428 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,285 miles

Brake pipes greased

Sump corroded

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 105,285 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 75,064 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,064 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,238 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,874 miles

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

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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DF02 ONT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 74,772 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 DF02 ONT, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF02 ONT registered?

DF02 ONT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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The MOT history for DF02 ONT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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