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N17 BPC

1998 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,467 mi
Last recorded132,467 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma90,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 BPC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 132,467 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 132,467 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,235 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 116,414 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2011 109,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 104,311 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 104,311 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 97,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 97,343 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 91,830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 91,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare wheel flat

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,782 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 83,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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N17 BPC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 90,828 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 N17 BPC, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N17 BPC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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