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FX51 AWJ

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,078 mi
Last recorded129,078 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 AWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,078 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 122,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,169 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 115,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,141 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,902 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 87,859 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,861 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 82,861 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 74,384 miles

Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,466 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,466 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,765 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 62,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,898 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,175 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 42,447 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,447 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 35,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,296 miles

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

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

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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FX51 AWJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX51 AWJ, 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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What year was FX51 AWJ registered?

FX51 AWJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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