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P65 MGS

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,756 mi
Last recorded134,756 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma96,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 MGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2006 134,756 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 134,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P65 MGS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P65 MGS, 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 P65 MGS registered?

P65 MGS is a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P65 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P65 MGS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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