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V206 DSW

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,920 mi
Last recorded119,920 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV206 DSW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 119,920 miles

1/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK 2/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 20 Apr 2009 119,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

1/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK 2/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 2 Apr 2008 108,389 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 108,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

REAR BRAKES NOISEY

Fail 17 Mar 2007 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 97,516 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 86,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 86,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V206 DSW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V206 DSW, 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 V206 DSW registered?

V206 DSW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V206 DSW safe to buy?

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