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R829 XBT

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,096 mi
Last recorded122,096 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 XBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 122,096 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 122,093 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 116,938 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mil light on

removed sat nav braket from windscreen

slight play in nsf steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2009 109,723 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 109,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,247 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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R829 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R829 XBT, 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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What year was R829 XBT registered?

R829 XBT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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