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N575 SEL

1995 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,258 mi
Last recorded81,258 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma99,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN575 SEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

exhaust system is corroded and leaking from various points

vehicle battery is loose in its holder but not insecure

wheel trims are fitted to both rear roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,697 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion on all suspension parts

Fail 29 Aug 2012 74,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion on all suspension parts

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres staring to perrish

Fail 31 Aug 2011 69,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres staring to perrish

Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,898 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,986 miles

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,874 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Fail 11 Sep 2008 47,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,428 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 34,518 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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N575 SEL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N575 SEL, 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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N575 SEL is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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The MOT history for N575 SEL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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