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FJ02 FDL

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,730 mi
Last recorded35,730 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 FDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,730 miles

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

o/s rear tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,641 miles

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn/sidewall perished

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn/sidewall perished

Fail 13 Mar 2012 26,641 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn/sidewall perished

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn/sidewall perished

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills have plastic covers preventing a full inspection

off side rear brake very slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2007 11,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,778 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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FJ02 FDL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FJ02 FDL, 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 FJ02 FDL registered?

FJ02 FDL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FJ02 FDL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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