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S83 PGT

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Petrol 2335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,673 mi
Last recorded141,673 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 PGT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,335cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 141,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2008 141,665 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

one (of two) nearside front side lights not working

Pass 7 Jan 2008 137,391 miles

C.O exhaust emissions close to limit

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread area. On tread depth limit. !Advise replacement!

slight rear brake imbalance

temporary repair to exhaust system

Fail 3 Jan 2008 137,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

C.O exhaust emissions close to limit

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread area. On tread depth limit. !Advise replacement!

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Mar 2006 122,724 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 122,724 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S83 PGT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 2,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S83 PGT, 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 S83 PGT registered?

S83 PGT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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