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OV51 YFF

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,013 mi
Last recorded86,013 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 YFF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2012 86,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

unable to test emissions

Pass 10 Dec 2011 81,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

front brake discs wear can be seen

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn inner edge, perished

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,095 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,332 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 67,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,126 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 57,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,497 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,524 miles

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

front tyres low tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,382 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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OV51 YFF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV51 YFF, 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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OV51 YFF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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