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MIL 2870

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,378 mi
Last recorded101,378 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 2870
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 101,378 miles
Fail 12 May 2015

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 99,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 97,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,470 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,665 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 95,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 94,026 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 90,089 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 76,643 miles

main brake pipes rusting

Pass 2 Feb 2006 73,227 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 73,223 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MIL 2870 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MIL 2870, 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 MIL 2870 registered?

MIL 2870 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is MIL 2870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 2870 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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