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J408 TVS

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,238 mi
Last recorded201,238 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ408 TVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 201,238 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 200,345 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 186,892 miles

brake pipes corroded

rack gaitors perrished

Pass 24 May 2006 169,712 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 169,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Chariot?

Based on 6,170 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
6,745
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Steering rack gaiter split 367
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 284
fog lamp not working 281
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 267
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J408 TVS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 111,837 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 Chariot fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J408 TVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Chariot typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J408 TVS registered?

J408 TVS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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