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V147 PFL

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,092 mi
Last recorded87,092 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 PFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,092 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,403 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 60,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 55,758 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 55,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,294 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 45,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,998 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,780 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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V147 PFL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 V147 PFL, 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 V147 PFL registered?

V147 PFL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V147 PFL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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