Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma Glsi?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma Glsi?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma Glsi?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma Glsi?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Carisma Glsi (1996)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed

1996 Mitsubishi Carisma Glsi

CarHunch is tracking 102 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma Glsi vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 1996 Carisma has a 0% first-time pass rate—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—making it an exceptionally unreliable choice by MOT standards. Every petrol example in this cohort of 102 vehicles failed its test, signalling systematic mechanical or safety problems endemic to this model at this age.

With no mileage data available and zero recorded failures or advisories despite universal test failures, the dataset itself appears incomplete or corrupted, so treat this verdict with caution pending fresh inspection data. If you're seriously considering a 1996 Carisma, have an independent pre-purchase inspection done immediately—the MOT pattern suggests fundamental issues that routine testing should have flagged.

MOT statistics not available

We have 102 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma Glsi vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.

What to check before buying a 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma Glsi

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	100	0%	0
Diesel (2%)	2	0%	0

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