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W235 CVY

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,670 mi
Last recorded163,670 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 CVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 163,670 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 131,093 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 131,089 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2008 109,515 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 83,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,653 miles

Slight flaking of coating on various brake pipes †Pipes cleaned up and coated with wax

Fail 17 Nov 2006 63,653 miles

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

Slight flaking of coating on various brake pipes †Pipes cleaned up and coated with wax

Pass 10 Nov 2005 51,795 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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W235 CVY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W235 CVY, 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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What year was W235 CVY registered?

W235 CVY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W235 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 CVY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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