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AP51 WGJ

2002 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,629 mi
Last recorded127,629 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma74,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 127,629 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 121,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 121,762 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,509 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 108,737 miles

abs warning lamp showing intermittent fault

Fail 23 Sep 2011 108,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 102,456 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 102,443 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 98,902 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,747 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 92,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 81,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,222 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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AP51 WGJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP51 WGJ, 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 AP51 WGJ registered?

AP51 WGJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AP51 WGJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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