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N21 VSS

1995 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma99,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 VSS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 101,000 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 101,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 89,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 81,389 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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N21 VSS is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N21 VSS, 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 N21 VSS registered?

N21 VSS is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N21 VSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 VSS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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