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AJ02 FEM

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,459 mi
Last recorded183,459 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 FEM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 183,459 miles

n/s rear anti-roll link in poor condition - advise attention

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 6 May 2010 183,459 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear anti-roll link in poor condition - advise attention

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 17 Feb 2010 181,339 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 150,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 105,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,943 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 65,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,200 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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AJ02 FEM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ02 FEM, 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 AJ02 FEM registered?

AJ02 FEM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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