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N121 EWB

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,186 mi
Last recorded128,186 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 EWB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 May 2008 128,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 123,168 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 115,262 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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N121 EWB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N121 EWB, 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 N121 EWB registered?

N121 EWB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N121 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 EWB shows 3 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.

Does N121 EWB have outstanding finance?

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