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R167 MFM

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Purple Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,460 mi
Last recorded121,460 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 MFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,460 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 121,445 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 111,924 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

ADVISED BY PRESENTER CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN REPAIRD

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT ANTI-ROOLBAR LINK

Pass 8 Jun 2009 111,838 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 111,836 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 97,459 miles

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

engine misfire

engine oil leak

exhaust slightly insecure

slight subframe movement

Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

osf steering rack arm play

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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R167 MFM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Purple with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R167 MFM, 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 R167 MFM registered?

R167 MFM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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