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SF51 NTU

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,457 mi
Last recorded72,457 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 NTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,457 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Complete system is showing sigs of deterioration (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 67,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 @ n/s & 2 @ o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Complete system is showing sigs of deterioration (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,284 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,284 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 59,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,952 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,303 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 57,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,770 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 52,211 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,211 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,110 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 28,505 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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SF51 NTU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SF51 NTU, 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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SF51 NTU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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