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GN52 TLX

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,295 mi
Last recorded77,295 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 TLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,295 miles

Offside Front top mount bearing partially seized

Fail 7 Jun 2017 77,295 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front top mount bearing partially seized

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,651 miles

Both headlamps misted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 75,651 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both headlamps misted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,774 miles

Both front shockes corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 74,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Both front shockes corroded

N/S/R caliper arm held in on posistion

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,169 miles

Both front head light lenses frosted over poor image.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre worn on inner shoulder

O/S/R tyre starting to perish/crack

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,169 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front head light lenses frosted over poor image.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre worn on inner shoulder

O/S/R tyre starting to perish/crack

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,696 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,337 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 69,337 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,340 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,078 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 53,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,819 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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GN52 TLX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GN52 TLX, 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 GN52 TLX registered?

GN52 TLX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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