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W435 VDG

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,124 mi
Last recorded56,124 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 VDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 56,124 miles

play inner steering arms

under sills corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 49,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 46,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 44,382 miles

slight corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2014 42,577 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 42,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2013 40,294 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,462 miles

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2011 36,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,551 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 32,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,403 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,575 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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W435 VDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W435 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 W435 VDG registered?

W435 VDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W435 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W435 VDG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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