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NU51 YKJ

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,248 mi
Last recorded144,248 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 YKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 144,248 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 144,248 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 131,326 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 131,316 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nsr door cannot be opened from inside or out

Pass 24 Sep 2008 121,008 miles

osr tyre inner wall cracked . nsr door will not open in/out

Pass 25 Jul 2007 106,775 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 106,775 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 96,939 miles

PARKING BRAKE IS ALLMOST AT THE END OF ITS TRAVEL

Pass 19 Oct 2005 92,957 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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NU51 YKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU51 YKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU51 YKJ registered?

NU51 YKJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 YKJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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