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W277 OAO

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,539 mi
Last recorded121,539 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 OAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 121,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery insecure

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 114,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 108,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 102,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 94,739 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 94,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 78,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 66,333 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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W277 OAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W277 OAO, 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 W277 OAO registered?

W277 OAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W277 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W277 OAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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