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GJ51 LCX

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,252 mi
Last recorded98,252 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 98,252 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 98,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,958 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 86,947 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,334 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit on edges (tread not cut as deep)

corrosion to rear chassis and inner sills at rear

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,565 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 72,565 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,284 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,950 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,544 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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GJ51 LCX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 GJ51 LCX, 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 GJ51 LCX registered?

GJ51 LCX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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