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N126 KWL

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

105,694 mi
Last recorded105,694 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 KWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 105,694 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 105,694 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 105,373 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,913 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,363 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 102,771 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,090 miles

Central slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,591 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 99,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,549 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,736 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,036 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,413 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 87,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,747 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,821 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 75,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,291 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 71,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 66,263 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 61,509 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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N126 KWL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N126 KWL, 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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What year was N126 KWL registered?

N126 KWL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N126 KWL shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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