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GF52 MBO

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,924 mi
Last recorded86,924 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 MBO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,924 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 86,924 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,609 miles

brake pedal pad worn

ns inner cv boot twisted

rear brake discs scored

Fail 21 Nov 2011 73,604 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal pad worn

ns inner cv boot twisted

ns stop dim (wrong bulb?)

rear brake discs scored

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,976 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to front registration plate

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

offside front macpherson strut upper bearing slightly worn

parking braker travel high

Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to front registration plate

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

offside front macpherson strut upper bearing slightly worn

parking braker travel high

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,234 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 38,430 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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GF52 MBO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 GF52 MBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF52 MBO registered?

GF52 MBO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is GF52 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 MBO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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