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PE51 VSX

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2011 105,823 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre two nails

Fail 11 Aug 2010 94,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,243 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 12 May 2009 81,819 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 75,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake service

Pass 2 May 2008 75,357 miles

brake service

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,237 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 72,237 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,521 miles

ADVISE FRONT & REAR No PLATES DETERIORATING

Pass 26 Sep 2005 48,481 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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PE51 VSX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE51 VSX, 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 PE51 VSX registered?

PE51 VSX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is PE51 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 VSX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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