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R668 KAR

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Black Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,054 mi
Last recorded71,054 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 KAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,054 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f and o/s/front steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,852 miles

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

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,008 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,262 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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R668 KAR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Black with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R668 KAR, 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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R668 KAR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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