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R253 UKV

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,358 mi
Last recorded127,358 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 UKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 127,358 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 127,358 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 109,264 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 109,264 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,129 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 87,129 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,855 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 59,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 56,685 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,965 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 55,961 miles

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.

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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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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R253 UKV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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