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R480 TGF

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,162 mi
Last recorded117,162 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 TGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 117,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 114,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 112,916 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 109,878 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,465 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 107,465 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,805 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 102,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,957 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 99,956 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 96,558 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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R480 TGF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R480 TGF, 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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What year was R480 TGF registered?

R480 TGF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R480 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 TGF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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