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R85 YTF

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,588 mi
Last recorded120,588 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 YTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,588 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 112,491 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 104,487 miles

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

Oil leak

steering rack offside tie rod slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2009 104,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

steering rack offside tierod slight play

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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R85 YTF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R85 YTF, 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 R85 YTF registered?

R85 YTF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R85 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 YTF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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