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N174 PAD

1995 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,203 mi
Last recorded116,203 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma99,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 PAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 116,203 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

n/s/r outer light not working ???

n/s/r tyre worn on egde ??

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ??

Fail 5 Jan 2012 116,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

n/s/r outer light not working ???

n/s/r tyre worn on egde ??

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ??

Pass 5 Jan 2011 107,453 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT IS SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK WORN THIN

N/S/HEADLAMP AIM IMAGE IS POOR

O/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

O/S/MIRROR IS SECURED WITH TAPE

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

POWER STEERING HOSE TO RACK IS DAMP

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN AND SPLIT

Fail 5 Jan 2011 107,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT IS SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK WORN THIN

N/S/HEADLAMP AIM IMAGE IS POOR

O/S/F TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

O/S/MIRROR IS SECURED WITH TAPE

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

POWER STEERING HOSE TO RACK IS DAMP

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN AND SPLIT

Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,002 miles

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

SLIGHT CORROTION BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 6 Jan 2009 90,889 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 90,887 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 85,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 85,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 74,647 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 66,526 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 66,526 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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N174 PAD is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N174 PAD, 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 N174 PAD registered?

N174 PAD is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 19 December 1995.

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