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M271 URD

2003 Mitsubishi Chariot

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

275,399 mi
Last recorded275,399 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot123,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 URD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 275,399 miles

ALL underbody corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front strut top plates corroded

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2015 275,232 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

ALL underbody corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front strut top plates corroded

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 261,355 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 246,018 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 234,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 234,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 223,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 223,621 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 211,698 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion underside

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2010 211,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pipes corroded

Corrosion underside

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 198,767 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Rear Shock Absorber Mount Bushes Perishing

Slight Blow From Rear Exhaust Silencer

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Fail 16 Feb 2009 198,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion underside

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 181,888 miles

N/S/Rear second stop light inop

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 181,888 miles

N/S/Rear second stop light inop

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 163,989 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 163,989 miles

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

mirror damged near side oil leak

slight wear on front tyres both. †slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2005 147,590 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 146,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M271 URD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 123,876 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 M271 URD, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M271 URD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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