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R89 KPG

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,451 mi
Last recorded162,451 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 KPG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 162,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front offside lebs cover missing

Fail 21 Feb 2014 162,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front offside lebs cover missing

Pass 9 Feb 2013 146,093 miles

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

headlight lenss discoloured

Fail 9 Feb 2013 146,093 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

headlight lenss discoloured

Pass 5 Oct 2011 131,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 125,218 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 119,387 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 119,247 miles

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

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 112,763 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 112,762 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 104,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 98,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 89,798 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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R89 KPG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R89 KPG, 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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R89 KPG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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