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Mitsubishi Carisma (1995)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 67.5% first-time pass rate

1995 Mitsubishi Carisma

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma has a first-time pass rate of just 67.5%, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these nearly 30-year-old cars are losing the battle against age and wear. While dangerous defects aren't rampant at 11.6%, the average vehicle still racks up 2.03 failures per MOT, indicating systematic reliability issues rather than one-off problems.

At nearly 105,000 miles on average, these Carismas have covered typical mileage for their age, yet they're still arriving at MOT with an average of 7.3 advisories apiece—a sign that age-related decay is the real enemy here. If you're considering one, budget for repairs before purchase and expect ongoing maintenance costs; this is a car that needs a pre-buy inspection by someone who knows 1990s Mitsubishis well.

Below average reliability 12.5% below UK average
67.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
98,955
typical mileage
81,641–121,778 middle half
11.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

81,641
low mileage
98,955
typical
121,778
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma vehicles fall between 81,641 and 121,778 miles.

MOT History Averages

6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.03
Avg failures per vehicle
7.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Mitsubishi Carisma

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 34.9%
    Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
  • 34.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 32.7%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 32.5%
    Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
  • 23.5%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 23.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 21.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 21%
    Oil leak

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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