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W285 RHT

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,984 mi
Last recorded70,984 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 RHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,984 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 62,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,772 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,772 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,059 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,665 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 55,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W285 RHT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W285 RHT, 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 W285 RHT registered?

W285 RHT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W285 RHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W285 RHT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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