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PN51 YLJ

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,091 mi
Last recorded114,091 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 YLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,091 miles

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

engine oil leak

indicators rear and side slight white

Fail 3 Sep 2013 114,091 miles

engine oil leak

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

indicators rear and side slight white

Pass 14 Aug 2012 104,663 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,925 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 94,925 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 88,270 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,923 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 57,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise both fron wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,698 miles

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

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

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

advise both fron wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,443 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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PN51 YLJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLJ, 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 PN51 YLJ registered?

PN51 YLJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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