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L91 OEO

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Black Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,966 mi
Last recorded189,966 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL91 OEO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 189,966 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 189,944 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 174,934 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroding

nsf steel brake pipe corroding

propshaft bearing rubbers split

Fail 23 Oct 2007 174,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

both front steel brake pipes corroding

nsf steel brake pipe corroding

propshaft bearing rubbers split

Fail 6 Sep 2007 174,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery insicure

Pass 8 Sep 2006 167,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 160,821 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 16,082 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 16,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L91 OEO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Black with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L91 OEO, 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 L91 OEO registered?

L91 OEO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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