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R508 YJU

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,402 mi
Last recorded118,402 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 YJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 118,402 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Front tyre groove cracks

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 118,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Front tyre groove cracks

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,563 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 114,563 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release will not release from under seat (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,738 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 109,728 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,086 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s /rear tyre surface crackes on edge

n/s/f and o/s front tyres edge wear

o/s rear tyre surface edge cracks

Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,975 miles

nsr tyre outer tread bald slight inner wear 205 65 15

osr tyre wear on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2013 100,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

osr tyre wear on edges

nsr tyre outer tread bald slight inner wear 205 65 15

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,869 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 95,869 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,959 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 92,959 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,206 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front inner tyre wall perished

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2010 90,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front inner tyre wall perished

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 87,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front inner tyre wall perished

Fail 20 May 2009 87,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front inner tyre wall perished

Pass 9 May 2008 84,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 79,814 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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R508 YJU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R508 YJU, 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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R508 YJU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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