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W298 KYA

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,934 mi
Last recorded102,934 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 KYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 102,934 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,559 miles

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

both front tyres on limit

Fail 28 Mar 2009 86,559 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres on limit

Pass 29 Mar 2008 78,987 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,645 miles

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

nsr door unable to open from outside

Fail 10 Mar 2006 64,645 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nsr door unable to open from outside

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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W298 KYA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver 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 W298 KYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W298 KYA registered?

W298 KYA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W298 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 KYA 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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