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MLZ 8417

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,947 mi
Last recorded106,947 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 8417
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 106,947 miles

All disc backing plates corroded

Body has slight corrosion Rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Evo in disguise

Nearside Rear Brake bulb Dim

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

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

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

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2017 106,947 miles

All disc backing plates corroded

Body has slight corrosion Rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Evo in disguise

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

Nearside Rear Brake bulb Dim

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

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

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

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2016 103,988 miles

Front headlamps discoloured

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Slight play ion both front cv joints

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

nearside rear brake light dim

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge small flat spots

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2015 101,020 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

nearside rear brake light dim

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge small flat spots

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2014 98,022 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

engine warning light on

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,022 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

engine warning light on

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,004 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust centre box corroded and splitting open

front tyres worn on edges

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2012 44,157 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust centre box corroded and splitting open

front tyres worn on edges

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2011 83,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,591 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 76,563 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,207 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,505 miles

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

n/s/r seatbelt not fully checked as baby seat fitted!

Fail 26 Sep 2008 61,505 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/r seatbelt not fully checked as baby seat fitted!

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,355 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,593 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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MLZ 8417 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MLZ 8417, 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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MLZ 8417 is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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