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GF51 ZFL

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,942 mi
Last recorded64,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 ZFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 64,942 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads low

Off side rear tyre wall perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,865 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 46,934 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 46,934 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,710 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 37,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,331 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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GF51 ZFL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Gold with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GF51 ZFL, 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 GF51 ZFL registered?

GF51 ZFL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GF51 ZFL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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