MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
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
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Chariot?
Based on 6,170 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R53 HBA registered?
R53 HBA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R53 HBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 HBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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