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R282 BLC

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,002 mi
Last recorded94,002 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 BLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 94,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,763 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 75,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,034 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,063 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,586 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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R282 BLC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R282 BLC, 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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R282 BLC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R282 BLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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