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R526 YJU

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Black Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,575 mi
Last recorded176,575 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 YJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 176,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 168,215 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 168,052 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 160,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 154,805 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 149,599 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 141,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 137,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 130,511 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 126,858 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 123,739 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 123,739 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R526 YJU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Black with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R526 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 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 R526 YJU registered?

R526 YJU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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