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W139 VHJ

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,098 mi
Last recorded110,098 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 VHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,098 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 110,096 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,557 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 105,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,482 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both head lamps cloudy (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,423 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 98,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,117 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 90,778 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 90,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,523 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,453 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 80,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,307 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 74,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,873 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 57,800 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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W139 VHJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W139 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.

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W139 VHJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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