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W134 VHJ

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,901 mi
Last recorded47,901 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW134 VHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,901 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 8 Apr 2015 47,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,456 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 41,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,122 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 39,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,700 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 34,086 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 34,085 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

n/s/f cv clip broken but leaking grease, or insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,024 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 32,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,660 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,867 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,529 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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W134 VHJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 78,477 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 W134 VHJ, 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 26 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 W134 VHJ registered?

W134 VHJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W134 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W134 VHJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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