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R689 KMV

1997 Mitsubishi Chariot

White Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,062 mi
Last recorded75,062 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot109,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 KMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,062 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

emissions test was aborted could not stay within fast idle limits to carry out test

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,526 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,200 miles

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

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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R689 KMV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot in White with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R689 KMV, 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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What year was R689 KMV registered?

R689 KMV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is R689 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R689 KMV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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