MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Spare tyre defective
clutch pedal pad missing
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W297 GDT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W297 GDT, 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 W297 GDT registered?
W297 GDT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W297 GDT safe to buy?
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