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EJ51 FNW

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,927 mi
Last recorded86,927 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 FNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

front flexi deteriorated

front mounts corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,752 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travels high needs adjustment

offside and nearside front brake hoses just starting to perish

offside and nearside rear brake pipes coroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 73,746 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travels high needs adjustment

offside and nearside front brake hoses just starting to perish

offside and nearside rear brake pipes coroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,405 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Sep 2012 68,405 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,288 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 63,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,363 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 59,363 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 52,618 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,618 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,683 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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EJ51 FNW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 EJ51 FNW, 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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EJ51 FNW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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