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R314 PPE

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

Purple Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,660 mi
Last recorded72,660 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 PPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 72,660 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 72,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,714 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre exhaust has minor leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,700 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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R314 PPE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in Purple with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R314 PPE, 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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R314 PPE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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