MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement in steering rack end ( drumstick ) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel movement in steering rack end ( drumstick ) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s + o/s (6.1.B.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s + o/s (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear off main front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s + o/s (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
195/60/15 X 4
2 X O/SILLS COVERS
2 X REAR B/DISC D/COVERS CORRODED
F/TANK STRAP H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR
HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE EX SYSYTEM
LIGHT MARKS ON W/SCREEN
M/B/PIPES ON B/HEAD H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR
NSF TYRE IE WORN-PODOT-MONITOR
NSR & OSR M/B/PIPOES H/S/CORR-PODOT.MONITOR
OSF WINDOW INOP
T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREAS (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
195/60/15 X 4
2 X O/SILLS COVERS
2 X REAR B/DISC D/COVERS CORRODED
F/TANK STRAP H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR
HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE EX SYSYTEM
LIGHT MARKS ON W/SCREEN
M/B/PIPES ON B/HEAD H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR
NSF TYRE IE WORN-PODOT-MONITOR
NSR & OSR M/B/PIPOES H/S/CORR-PODOT.MONITOR
OSF WINDOW INOP
T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
battery poor
engine idle erratic
metal brake pipes corroding
nearside rear brake disc discoloured
poor image both headlights [lenses deteriorated]
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear tyres very worn inner edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
both front coil springs corroded
both rear tyres very worn inner edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PN51 BBV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 PN51 BBV, 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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PN51 BBV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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