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N655 TPG

1995 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,871 mi
Last recorded197,871 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma99,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 TPG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 197,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 197,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 188,941 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Exhaust rubbers deteriated

Headlight reflectors deteriated

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 188,938 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Exhaust rubbers deteriated

Headlight reflectors deteriated

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 181,180 miles

Both beam patterns slightly diffused

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 173,241 miles

both front indicaters slightly discoloured

both rear tyre tread depths wearing uneven on inner edges

some play inner rack joints offside + nearside

Fail 4 Mar 2008 173,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front indicaters slightly discoloured

both rear tyre tread depths wearing uneven on inner edges

some play inner rack joints offside + nearside

Pass 14 Mar 2007 159,803 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror loose and damaged

offside wiper blade split

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2006 147,298 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 147,298 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rusty

wear in off side inner steering rack

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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N655 TPG is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver 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 N655 TPG, 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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N655 TPG is a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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