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L22 DPS

1993 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Petrol 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,208 mi
Last recorded119,208 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Chariot126,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 DPS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,208 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

play in steering rack nearside inner tie rod end,advise to replace.

underbody corrosion in places.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 109,650 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 100,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 90,530 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 90,530 miles

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisy,non cat test conducted,emissions erratic/near limit

floor/chassis/sill seams corrosion

front wishbones rear bushes worn(not clearly visible)

hub/rack play/worn

inertia brake test conducted,pulls to left under braking

rear centre belt latch taped/poor

rear shocks feel ineffective

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,812 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,812 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,457 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel

tailgate mirror insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,850 miles

Slight play in steering rack

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

General oil leaks

Nail in offside front tyre

Wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,587 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 64,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 61,986 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,780 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 7 Jun 2006 59,780 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L22 DPS is a 1993 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 2,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 126,538 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 L22 DPS, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L22 DPS is a 1993 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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