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VCZ 8597

1998 Mitsubishi Chariot

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,441 mi
Last recorded179,441 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot111,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 8597
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2006 179,441 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel is high but not excessive

nearside and offside front indicator lenses are cracked.

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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VCZ 8597 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCZ 8597, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCZ 8597 registered?

VCZ 8597 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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