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J666 TUF

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 TUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,728 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 108,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 100,277 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r outer side lamp inopp

o/s/f head lamp cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2009 100,277 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r outer side lamp inopp

o/s/f head lamp cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,820 miles

Exhaust mid and rear corroded

Front brake imbalance, offside lower effort

Pass 31 May 2006 76,865 miles

Nearside driveshaft inner boot leaking oil slightly

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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J666 TUF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Green 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 J666 TUF, 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 J666 TUF registered?

J666 TUF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 25 June 1996.

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