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R485 XWO

2005 Mitsubishi Chariot

Black Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,770 mi
Last recorded177,770 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Chariot113,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 XWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 177,770 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 177,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 177,009 miles

Battery insicure

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

Exhaust smoke emissions just met

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2012 176,815 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insicure

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

Exhaust smoke emissions just met

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 176,074 miles

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 176,074 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 71,786 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 162,985 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 16 Jun 2009 162,985 miles

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

rear seats removed

Pass 10 Jun 2008 155,183 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 155,056 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine smokey

Pass 20 Apr 2007 141,908 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 141,908 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight movement in ns end of steerinjg rack

Pass 21 Apr 2006 129,644 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bumper insecure

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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R485 XWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Chariot in Black with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 113,915 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 R485 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R485 XWO registered?

R485 XWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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