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ALY 229Y

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,946 mi
Last recorded154,946 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 229Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 154,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 149,607 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 11 Oct 2016 144,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 136,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 128,574 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,937 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 113,937 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 104,601 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 94,332 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 94,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,085 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,369 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,283 miles

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

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

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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ALY 229Y is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ALY 229Y, 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 ALY 229Y registered?

ALY 229Y is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is ALY 229Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALY 229Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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