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GF52 PXN

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,789 mi
Last recorded141,789 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 PXN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 141,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 126,130 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 126,130 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,264 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 112,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,273 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,954 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 76,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise replacement of rear wiper blade

Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise replacement of rear wiper blade

Fail 23 Oct 2008 68,006 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY & WORN

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,006 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY & WORN

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,551 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 56,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,085 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 42,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 32,765 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 PXN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PXN, 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 GF52 PXN registered?

GF52 PXN is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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