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N57 PYJ

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,311 mi
Last recorded184,311 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN57 PYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 184,311 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2012 184,397 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 165,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 130,957 miles

nearside track rod joint dust boot split

no rear seats fitted

sump damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2010 130,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside track rod joint dust boot split

no rear seats fitted

sump damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2007 130,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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)

front tyres wearing badly on inside and outside edges. pressures low ?.

oil level low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 129,910 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 129,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front tyres wearing badly on outside and inside edges pressures ?

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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N57 PYJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N57 PYJ, 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 N57 PYJ registered?

N57 PYJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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