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H12 PKS

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,726 mi
Last recorded197,726 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 PKS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 197,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge just legal

o/s door mirror cracked view ok

Fail 11 Oct 2010 197,723 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge just legal

o/s door mirror cracked view ok

Pass 20 Apr 2009 185,095 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 185,095 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 161,385 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 144,205 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 131,667 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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H12 PKS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H12 PKS, 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 H12 PKS registered?

H12 PKS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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