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L831 SNW

1994 Mitsubishi Chariot

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,192 mi
Last recorded168,192 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot131,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 SNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 168,192 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 166,559 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded.

exhaust system corroded

oil leak.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 166,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded.

exhaust system corroded

oil leak.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 164,082 miles

Centre box slightly deteriorated/leaking

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Underbody/rear n/s & o/s brake pipes & furrells are coated with underseal

Pass 25 Nov 2013

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

complete exhaust slightly corroded

complete under chassis all brake pipes and rear filler neck coated in under sealant

Pass 13 Nov 2012 157,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2011 154,363 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 154,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2010 148,557 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 143,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 138,830 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 131,690 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 131,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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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L831 SNW is a 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 131,798 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 L831 SNW, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L831 SNW is a 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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