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DHZ 4978

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,842 mi
Last recorded109,842 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 4978
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,842 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

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

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

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view front linkage worn (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,654 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 90,654 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,235 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 76,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,825 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 60,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,781 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,190 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,847 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,590 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,779 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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DHZ 4978 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DHZ 4978, 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 DHZ 4978 registered?

DHZ 4978 is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for DHZ 4978 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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