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EJ51 YOL

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,666 mi
Last recorded111,666 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 111,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 104,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 98,424 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 91,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 91,563 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 84,877 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 84,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2011 78,028 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and have a slight lip

Pass 31 Dec 2011 78,028 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and have a slight lip

Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,911 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 70,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 62,751 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 46,093 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 34,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 30,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,539 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 24,555 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 24,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YOL 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 60%.

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 EJ51 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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