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SD51 DXV

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,144 mi
Last recorded88,144 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 DXV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

exhaust flexi split but not blown

o/s/f droplink has slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2013 87,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flex damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,981 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,192 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 65,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 65,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,094 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 58,905 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,799 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 49,799 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 42,606 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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SD51 DXV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD51 DXV, 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 SD51 DXV registered?

SD51 DXV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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