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V206 GVX

2000 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,263 mi
Last recorded179,263 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma78,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV206 GVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 179,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2014 179,263 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 166,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 166,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2012 155,881 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 144,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

temp fuel cap fiitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 144,522 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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

temp fuel cap fiitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 133,385 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 33,384 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 122,928 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 122,928 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 113,502 miles

(5) Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

(6) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.

(7) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 100,089 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low & leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2006 85,796 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 GVX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

V206 GVX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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