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R358 JBJ

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

Black Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,379 mi
Last recorded183,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 JBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 183,379 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 183,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases By centre box. (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 169,717 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 159,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 150,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 146,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 142,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 137,623 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 129,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 113,192 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 102,906 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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R358 JBJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in Black with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R358 JBJ, 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 R358 JBJ registered?

R358 JBJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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