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W446 VDG

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,690 mi
Last recorded48,690 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW446 VDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,408 miles

surface rust on front cross member

Fail 15 Jan 2018 43,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) ACROSS FRONT BULK HEAD X2 (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,249 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 36,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across front bulkhead steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,317 miles

poor image on headlight

Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

general corrosion to rear underbody panels

Fail 12 Aug 2013 26,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

general corrosion to rear underbody panels

Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,679 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,824 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,815 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 20,815 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W446 VDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W446 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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W446 VDG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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