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EA51 POJ

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,464 mi
Last recorded105,464 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 POJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,464 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

rear brake disks pitted

Fail 10 Nov 2012 105,462 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blades split at ends

rear brake disks pitted

Fail 9 Nov 2011 101,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,844 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,583 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,483 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 89,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 79,843 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 79,786 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,806 miles

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

Engine Management Warning light 'ON'

Engine Oil Level 'LOW'

Fail 4 Dec 2007 69,778 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine Management Warning light 'ON'

Engine Oil Level 'LOW'

Fail 30 Nov 2006 59,338 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 48,731 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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EA51 POJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA51 POJ, 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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EA51 POJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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