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R53 HBA

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

White Diesel 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,997 mi
Last recorded157,997 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 HBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 157,997 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 157,989 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 149,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 134,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2010 134,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,287 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 128,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 112,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 112,820 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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R53 HBA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in White with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R53 HBA, 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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R53 HBA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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