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W283 XFL

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,398 mi
Last recorded96,398 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 XFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,398 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 96,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,257 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,257 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,150 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 76,937 miles

Various light rear brake pipe corrosion.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 73,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 64,167 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 58,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 50,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 43,927 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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W283 XFL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W283 XFL, 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 W283 XFL registered?

W283 XFL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W283 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W283 XFL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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