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N130 KDE

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,756 mi
Last recorded171,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 KDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 171,756 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

vehicle only just passed the emissions test

Pass 16 Jan 2007 153,038 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 152,979 miles

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s mirror missing

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2006 133,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

sterring rack slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2006 133,141 miles

sterring rack slight play

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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N130 KDE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N130 KDE, 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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N130 KDE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N130 KDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N130 KDE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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