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L249 TUP

1993 Mitsubishi Chariot

Green Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,079 mi
Last recorded180,079 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Chariot126,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 TUP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 180,079 miles

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

advise offside inner cv boot split

advise play in offside steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2008 179,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

advise offside inner cv boot split

advise play in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2007 164,001 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 164,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 155,680 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 155,680 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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L249 TUP is a 1993 Mitsubishi Chariot in Green with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L249 TUP, 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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What year was L249 TUP registered?

L249 TUP is a 1993 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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