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V163 NFM

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,064 mi
Last recorded87,064 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 NFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 87,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 84,786 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 84,786 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,376 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 80,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,341 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,013 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,192 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,802 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 66,970 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,912 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,188 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,789 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 59,789 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

passenger wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Dec 2007 56,845 miles

all discs corroded brake performance just meeting tolerance

Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,077 miles

both rear tyres 3 mm

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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V163 NFM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V163 NFM, 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 V163 NFM registered?

V163 NFM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V163 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V163 NFM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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