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YY02 RVC

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,893 mi
Last recorded74,893 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2014 74,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

front ex rubber cracked

front reg plate deteriorated

handbrake long travel

n/s/r brake slight bind

n/s/r light lens damaged

FRONT DISCS PITTING

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OIL SUMP BAD OIL LEAK (CORROSION)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS BAD PITTING

n/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

rear reg plate deteriorated

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,483 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,483 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,197 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 53,096 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,320 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 44,320 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,976 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 14,758 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 RVC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RVC, 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.

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What year was YY02 RVC registered?

YY02 RVC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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