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YY02 RVP

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,829 mi
Last recorded115,829 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 115,829 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 May 2016 115,827 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,447 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 106,445 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 94,461 miles

both rear brake backplates corroded

exhaust front flex slightly deteriorated

exhaust front heat shield insecure

fog light switch has an intermitant fault

front to rear brake pipe across rear axle not in all clips but still secure

outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic cover sills

Fail 27 Jun 2014 94,289 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake backplates corroded

exhaust front flex slightly deteriorated

exhaust front heat shield insecure

fog light switch has an intermitant fault

front to rear brake pipe across rear axle not in all clips but still secure

outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic cover sills

Pass 11 Jul 2013 86,840 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 86,838 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 80,879 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 80,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 75,003 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,668 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,583 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,592 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,333 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 RVP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RVP, 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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YY02 RVP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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