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GX52 LPE

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,603 mi
Last recorded92,603 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 LPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,603 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside Headlamp aim beam image poor

Fail 2 Apr 2014 92,594 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside Headlamp aim beam image poor

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2012 76,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,627 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,567 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear tyre perishing and uneven tread wear

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,261 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,529 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 40,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GX52 LPE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX52 LPE, 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 GX52 LPE registered?

GX52 LPE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is GX52 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX52 LPE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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