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L12 PMJ

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,299 mi
Last recorded97,299 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 PMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,299 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 87,556 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 87,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 84,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,421 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 81,398 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2007 78,024 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 78,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 75,124 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 73,025 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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L12 PMJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L12 PMJ, 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 L12 PMJ registered?

L12 PMJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L12 PMJ safe to buy?

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