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R585 XWO

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Silver Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

211,811 mi
Last recorded211,811 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 XWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 211,811 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Pass 21 Jan 2020 209,385 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 203,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 203,784 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to all underside and all underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2018 197,408 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 191,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 191,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 185,711 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

NSF and OSF tyres worn on inner edges

NSR fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some front suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Some rear suspension and braking components corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 185,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine management light on

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

NSF and OSF tyres worn on inner edges

NSR fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some front suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Some rear suspension and braking components corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,070 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

slight bind offside front

Fail 16 Jan 2015 180,750 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

slight bind offside front

Pass 13 Jan 2014 172,935 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 172,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 166,023 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 166,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 159,285 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 159,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 145,516 miles

heavy surface corrosion underside

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2010 145,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 134,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 127,390 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 117,763 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,412 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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R585 XWO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Silver with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R585 XWO, 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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R585 XWO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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