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P289 LJH

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,664 mi
Last recorded127,664 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 LJH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 127,664 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 15 Apr 2013 127,661 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LAMP DAMAGED

Pass 11 Apr 2012 123,692 miles

engine smokey when revved

offside front indicator cracked

offside repeater cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2012 123,689 miles

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

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

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

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

engine smokey when revved

offside front indicator cracked

offside repeater cracked

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2011 119,862 miles

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

brake warning light on

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 18 Apr 2011 119,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake warning light on

offside rear outer side light not working

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 22 Apr 2010 114,419 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 114,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside outer stop light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2009 111,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front indicator and side light lens cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2008 107,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 102,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 97,102 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 97,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P289 LJH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P289 LJH, 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 P289 LJH registered?

P289 LJH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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