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N198 JBY

2003 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,168 mi
Last recorded155,168 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot123,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 JBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,168 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 155,123 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 155,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 155,095 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 155,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 154,571 miles

brake pedal rubber deterioted

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre presihed

offside rear tyre deterioted

Fail 23 Apr 2014 154,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pedal rubber deterioted

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre presihed

offside rear tyre deterioted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 153,188 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel lines slight corrosion!

Pass 3 Apr 2012 150,587 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 150,587 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 148,482 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 148,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 145,864 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 134,586 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 134,586 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 300,187 miles

some very slight play in both front wheels possibly due to loose wheel nuts

vehicle revs up as high as 2000 rpm by its self with no one in the car due to an electrical problem relating to the interior heating system

Pass 20 Feb 2006 113,780 miles

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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N198 JBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N198 JBY, 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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N198 JBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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