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PN51 BBV

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,888 mi
Last recorded132,888 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 BBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,888 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 132,888 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 129,577 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 125,576 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 118,567 miles

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

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Fail 5 Feb 2016 118,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 114,475 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 114,475 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 114,462 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 109,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,347 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,751 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 86,751 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,542 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres very worn inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2010 78,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,297 miles

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,297 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,955 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 39,955 miles

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.

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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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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