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R317 BBK

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

149,052 mi
Last recorded149,052 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 BBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2010 149,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

gearbox mount worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 143,160 miles

Nail in front tyre

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 143,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in front tyre

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2008 136,552 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 136,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 136,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 135,741 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 135,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 135,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 127,897 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 127,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

rear wiper blade worn

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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R317 BBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 R317 BBK, 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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What year was R317 BBK registered?

R317 BBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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