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L399 SUM

2002 Mitsubishi Chariot

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

71,979 mi
Last recorded71,979 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Chariot121,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 SUM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 71,979 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 71,976 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,898 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 66,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 66,751 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L399 SUM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Chariot in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 121,372 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 L399 SUM, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L399 SUM registered?

L399 SUM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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