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L406 SUM

2002 Mitsubishi Chariot

Purple Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Chariot121,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL406 SUM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 98,165 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NS wing mirror damaged, not providing view to rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 98,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NS wing mirror damaged, not providing view to rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2008 98,122 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

none obligatory mirror damaged not providing view to rear

Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 83,397 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 83,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L406 SUM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Chariot in Purple with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L406 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 L406 SUM registered?

L406 SUM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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