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N122 SDG

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,980 mi
Last recorded142,980 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 SDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 142,980 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear brake pipes corroded.

both front brake discs worn.

both rear tyres on 3-4mm tread depth.

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 11 May 2012 135,040 miles

Air bag lamp on

Bonnet release broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S Headlamp pattern poor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 126,721 miles

rear tie bars slightly worn and starting to break up

Pass 27 Apr 2010 116,721 miles

nearside rear tyre valve perished

srs air bag light on

nearside front tyre /big nail in inner edge of tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2010 116,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre valve perished

srs air bag light on

nearside front tyre /big nail in inner edge of tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 108,720 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 108,720 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Slight Play NS Tie rod

Pass 12 May 2008 130,513 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 130,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet Release Lever Broken

SRS Light On

Small Play OS Steering Arm

Pass 12 May 2007 98,911 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 98,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2006 94,515 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

outer sill covers fitted perventing full structural check

Fail 17 May 2006 94,515 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

outer sill covers fitted perventing full structural check

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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N122 SDG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N122 SDG, 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.

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N122 SDG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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