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R286 KAR

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,121 mi
Last recorded88,121 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 KAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,121 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,197 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,697 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,516 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 93,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,729 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wipers poor ,need renewing

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,943 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,086 miles

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

difficult to pass emission

nearside rear lower service brake reading

slight play on offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,281 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,050 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 67,330 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 67,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,515 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,230 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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R286 KAR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R286 KAR, 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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R286 KAR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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