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P217 SVW

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,611 mi
Last recorded201,611 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 SVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 201,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 201,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 189,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 177,689 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 177,674 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 172,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 164,477 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 157,770 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 149,411 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 149,411 miles

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

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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P217 SVW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 109,761 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 P217 SVW, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P217 SVW registered?

P217 SVW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P217 SVW safe to buy?

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