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C5 GSC

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,725 mi
Last recorded170,725 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 GSC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 170,725 miles

battery insecure

wiper linkage insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2009 170,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

low brake fluid level and warning light on

nsf metal brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

wiper linkage insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2009 170,700 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 156,696 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 156,696 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 146,991 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 146,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 136,248 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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C5 GSC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C5 GSC, 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 C5 GSC registered?

C5 GSC is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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