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R673 ENF

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

Silver Diesel 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,583 mi
Last recorded73,583 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 ENF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,583 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 73,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,500 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 73,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,278 miles

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

Nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight wear

Offside front steering rack gaiter splitting

Offside front steering rack inner joint has slight wear

Offside front tyre slightly low

Fail 7 Nov 2011 67,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front track rod ends gaiters are splitting

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

Nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight wear

Offside front steering rack inner joint has slight wear

Offside front tyre slightly low

Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,546 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,149 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,860 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,465 miles

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

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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R673 ENF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in Silver with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 109,761 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 R673 ENF, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R673 ENF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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