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N129 KWL

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,298 mi
Last recorded134,298 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 KWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 134,298 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 134,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 82,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,591 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 43,591 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2006 43,402 miles

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

most metal brake pipes rusting

slight corrosion to the offside front shock absorber spring mounting

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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N129 KWL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N129 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N129 KWL registered?

N129 KWL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N129 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N129 KWL shows 6 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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