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RV51 OZW

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,704 mi
Last recorded122,704 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 OZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 122,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 122,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,776 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 115,298 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 112,871 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 104,320 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,381 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 78,172 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,215 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 72,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 64,855 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 64,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 53,272 miles

Wiper blades split.

Fail 8 Aug 2006 53,272 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wiper blades split.

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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RV51 OZW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RV51 OZW, 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 RV51 OZW registered?

RV51 OZW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RV51 OZW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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