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YF51 FVT

2001 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

298,555 mi
Last recorded298,555 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma74,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 FVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 298,555 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 288,452 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 277,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 265,050 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 265,050 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 252,289 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 252,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 241,646 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 241,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 226,496 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 217,916 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 195,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 169,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 145,031 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 145,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 113,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 83,999 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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YF51 FVT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YF51 FVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF51 FVT registered?

YF51 FVT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is YF51 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF51 FVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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