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YY03 RJU

2003 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,380 mi
Last recorded152,380 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma76,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 RJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 152,380 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 152,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 122,690 miles

both rear suspension link arms bushes spl it no excess movement

Fail 13 Oct 2009 122,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear suspension arm link bushes split no excess movement

n/s/f tyre worn outside edges not as deep as main tread

Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,136 miles

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

OSF tyre feathered on inside edge

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

slight fuel leak top of engine

Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,468 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 34,775 miles

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

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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YY03 RJU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 76,550 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 YY03 RJU, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY03 RJU registered?

YY03 RJU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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