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W327 VDG

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,051 mi
Last recorded150,051 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW327 VDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 150,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 142,213 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 141,720 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 133,749 miles

Both rear disc inner edge / pitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr bumper damage

Pass 1 Jul 2010 133,749 miles

Both rear disc inner edge / pitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr bumper damage

Fail 14 Jun 2010 133,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear disc pitted

Fail 11 Mar 2010 132,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both headlamps poor pattern

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2009 120,954 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 101,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 81,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,085 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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W327 VDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W327 VDG, 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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W327 VDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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