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N131 KDE

1995 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,011 mi
Last recorded155,011 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma99,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 KDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 155,011 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 155,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 150,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil sump leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2013 150,135 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil sump leaking

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 146,691 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 146,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 144,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 144,496 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 139,624 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 132,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 125,548 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 118,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 118,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 111,954 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 103,268 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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N131 KDE is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 99,912 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 N131 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N131 KDE is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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