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W438 RHT

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,609 mi
Last recorded76,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 RHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,609 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 76,609 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,621 miles

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

advise front brake imbalance at 25% min standard 25%

advise hand brake at 19% min standard 16%

Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,647 miles

advise front brake pads low

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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W438 RHT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W438 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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What year was W438 RHT registered?

W438 RHT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W438 RHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W438 RHT shows 4 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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