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PJ51 VWC

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,434 mi
Last recorded88,434 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 VWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,095 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,422 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 73,422 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,107 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,581 miles

Fan + Power steering belt squealing due to dryness

Fog light switch temperamental

O/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism lazy

Fail 26 Nov 2007 48,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fan + Power steering belt squealing due to dryness

Fog light switch temperamental

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism lazy

Requires tracking

Pass 25 Nov 2006 40,776 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 40,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,151 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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PJ51 VWC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ51 VWC, 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 PJ51 VWC registered?

PJ51 VWC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for PJ51 VWC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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