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P23 RNF

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

Purple Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,235 mi
Last recorded87,235 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 RNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,235 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 87,235 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

play in both rack joints

Fail 25 Nov 2015 77,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

oil leak

play in both rack joints

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,706 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 67,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 67,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,923 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,266 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,272 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,648 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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P23 RNF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in Purple with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P23 RNF, 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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P23 RNF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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