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FH02 LHG

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,424 mi
Last recorded108,424 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 LHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 101,341 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 101,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,974 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 97,974 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,827 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,426 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 81,616 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,069 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 70,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,964 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre side walls perished and worn

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,458 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,528 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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FH02 LHG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FH02 LHG, 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 FH02 LHG registered?

FH02 LHG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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The MOT history for FH02 LHG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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