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MX51 XJA

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,338 mi
Last recorded119,338 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 XJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 119,338 miles

child seat connected n/s/r,check belt without disconnection

t/gate stays inop

Fail 14 Nov 2011 119,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat connected n/s/r,check belt without disconnection

t/gate stays inop

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,896 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 91,641 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,923 miles

Tailgate struts weak/defective

Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 35,650 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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MX51 XJA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MX51 XJA, 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 MX51 XJA registered?

MX51 XJA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MX51 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 XJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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