MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
some corrosion to steel brake pipes
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
some corrosion to steel brake pipes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
some corrosion to all steel brake pipes
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?
Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W426 VDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W426 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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What year was W426 VDG registered?
W426 VDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 22 June 2000.
Is W426 VDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for W426 VDG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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