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N153 SDG

1995 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,329 mi
Last recorded122,329 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma99,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 SDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 122,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front bumper cracked but no sharp edges

strong smell of fuel but no signs of any leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 107,751 miles

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

chip in nearside headlight

Fail 7 Feb 2011 107,526 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in nearside headlight

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,342 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 72,383 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers door mirror has some damage.

Fail 10 Apr 2007 635,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers door mirror has some damage,not bad enough to fail

Pass 7 Apr 2006 61,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 61,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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N153 SDG is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N153 SDG, 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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What year was N153 SDG registered?

N153 SDG is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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