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YY02 RTX

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,383 mi
Last recorded101,383 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 RTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 101,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front plate cracked

nsr cluster cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 99,339 miles

crack in front plate

Fail 12 Nov 2009 99,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

crack in front plate

Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,151 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 62,151 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,686 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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YY02 RTX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 74,772 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 YY02 RTX, 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 24 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 YY02 RTX registered?

YY02 RTX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is YY02 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY02 RTX shows 6 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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