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R305 XWO

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Black Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,003 mi
Last recorded210,003 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 XWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 210,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 201,800 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 193,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 193,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 182,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2012 182,218 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 174,001 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2010 166,051 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 157,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s n/.s steering slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2008 150,160 miles

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

slight play in steering arm

Pass 17 Mar 2007 143,120 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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R305 XWO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Black with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R305 XWO, 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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R305 XWO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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