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N118 RDL

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,274 mi
Last recorded76,274 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 RDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,274 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 76,274 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,617 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,900 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 65,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,561 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 59,561 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,742 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,188 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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N118 RDL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N118 RDL, 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

How do I check the history of N118 RDL?

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What year was N118 RDL registered?

N118 RDL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N118 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N118 RDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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