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L342 EAB

2004 Mitsubishi Chariot

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,260 mi
Last recorded176,260 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Chariot110,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 EAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 176,260 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 176,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 164,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 164,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 158,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

hanging obstruction to drivers view through swept area removed prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2008 149,675 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 149,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 138,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 129,257 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 129,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 123,220 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 123,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres close to wear limit †front pads close to wear limit.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L342 EAB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Chariot in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 110,193 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 L342 EAB, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L342 EAB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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