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R948 NPN

2003 Mitsubishi Chariot

Red Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,744 mi
Last recorded172,744 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot123,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 NPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 172,744 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 172,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 163,054 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 163,054 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 129,133 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 129,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R948 NPN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot in Red with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 123,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R948 NPN, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R948 NPN registered?

R948 NPN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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