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N128 UPM

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,013 mi
Last recorded91,013 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 UPM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 91,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 90,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 90,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 89,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 88,109 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 88,010 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 85,941 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in nearside front indicator light unit

Fail 4 May 2010 85,941 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in nearside front indicator light unit

Pass 1 May 2009 83,228 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some condensation in offside front indicator light unit

Fail 1 May 2009 83,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some condensation in offside front indicator light unit

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,387 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 76,813 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 71,980 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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N128 UPM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N128 UPM, 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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N128 UPM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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