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J550 HGC

1991 Mitsubishi Chariot

Bronze Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,124 mi
Last recorded123,124 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Chariot139,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ550 HGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 123,124 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 123,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 113,848 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 113,818 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

POWER STEERING SLIGHT LEAKIN FROM RESEVUA; SLIGHT PLAY BOTH LOWER ARM BUSHES;

battery insecure

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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J550 HGC is a 1991 Mitsubishi Chariot in Bronze with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 139,205 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 J550 HGC, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J550 HGC registered?

J550 HGC is a 1991 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is J550 HGC safe to buy?

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