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N399 HCS

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,295 mi
Last recorded100,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 HCS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,295 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 98,176 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 98,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,984 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 94,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 90,831 miles

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

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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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N399 HCS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 96,602 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 N399 HCS, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N399 HCS registered?

N399 HCS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N399 HCS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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