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J3 SJS

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,303 mi
Last recorded106,303 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 SJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,303 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,746 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 104,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,558 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,840 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 99,326 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 99,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,287 miles

h/lamp aims on lower limits.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 90,284 miles

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

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

h/lamp aims on lower limits.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,990 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 77,990 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,855 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 37,855 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,150 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J3 SJS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 J3 SJS, 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 J3 SJS registered?

J3 SJS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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The MOT history for J3 SJS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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