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S646 VPV

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,263 mi
Last recorded80,263 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 VPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,625 miles

EML light on

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

car emissions tested as per section 7.3 page 1

Fail 25 Jan 2012 64,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

car emissions tested as per section 7.3 page 1

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,641 miles

EML light on

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to rear seats not being fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2011 62,640 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

EML light on

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to rear seats not being fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,035 miles

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Unable to fully test rear set of seat belts due to seats missing

Vehicle unable to pass a cat test

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

mil on

Fail 20 Jan 2009 57,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

mil on

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,592 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 55,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,135 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 53,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,575 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 50,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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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S646 VPV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S646 VPV, 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 S646 VPV registered?

S646 VPV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S646 VPV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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