MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,358 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ENGINE COVER FITTED
FRONT TRACK RODS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
o.s.f cv grease on back plate and inner alloy.cv boots seems okay
rear windows and back window tinted
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Chariot?
Based on 6,170 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 UKV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 R253 UKV, 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 R253 UKV registered?
R253 UKV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 9 July 1997.
Is R253 UKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R253 UKV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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