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R561 PEL

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Purple Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,399 mi
Last recorded111,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 PEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 111,399 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 111,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 111,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,318 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 95,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 87,690 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 87,690 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,119 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,119 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,684 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 75,684 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,548 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 69,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

o/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,943 miles

play in steering rack nearside

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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R561 PEL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Purple with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R561 PEL, 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 R561 PEL registered?

R561 PEL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R561 PEL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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