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N104 BTF

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,454 mi
Last recorded103,454 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 BTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,454 miles

headlamps dirty/poor condition

o/s/f indicator damaged

rear trailing arm bushes weak/cracking,poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2011 103,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f indicator damaged

rear trailing arm bushes weak/cracking,poor condition

headlamps dirty/poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,714 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 95,709 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both headlamps on lower limit

Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,299 miles

damage offside feont

sill covers

Fail 1 Jul 2008 82,299 miles

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

damage offside feont

sill covers

Pass 30 Jun 2007 74,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front damage

sill covers

Pass 1 Jul 2006 66,393 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 66,393 miles

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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N104 BTF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 96,602 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 N104 BTF, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N104 BTF registered?

N104 BTF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N104 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N104 BTF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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