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N488 JBK

2003 Mitsubishi Chariot

Green Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

103,459 mi
Last recorded103,459 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot123,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 JBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2007 103,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

front and rear bumpers damaged

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2005 80,821 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 80,821 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N488 JBK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot in Green with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N488 JBK, 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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What year was N488 JBK registered?

N488 JBK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is N488 JBK safe to buy?

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