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W298 RHT

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,517 mi
Last recorded112,517 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2014 112,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 105,840 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2013 105,840 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 91,148 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 91,148 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,349 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 83,349 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,336 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 76,336 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 71,545 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,385 miles

both nearside tyres wearing on outer edges and nearing min tread depth

Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,337 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 64,337 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 60,508 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 60,508 miles

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 RHT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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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W298 RHT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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