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R780 KMV

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

White Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,393 mi
Last recorded194,393 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 KMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 194,393 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 194,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 192,139 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front door check strap missing / damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2016 191,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions reversed inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front door check strap missing / damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2015 182,935 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 182,935 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 171,902 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 161,075 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 161,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 148,050 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 132,067 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 118,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 106,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 95,691 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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R780 KMV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in White with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R780 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R780 KMV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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