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S290 GHU

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Grey Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,972 mi
Last recorded73,972 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 GHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 73,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2008 73,965 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,548 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,168 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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S290 GHU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Grey with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S290 GHU, 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 S290 GHU registered?

S290 GHU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S290 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 GHU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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