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L831 XLP

1993 Mitsubishi Chariot

Brown Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,043 mi
Last recorded143,043 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Chariot126,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 XLP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 143,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre sidewalls perided

rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2014 142,943 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 138,223 miles

corrosion to both sides front floor pan areas

exhaust emissions passed,but,high initial readings

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

temporary repair to nearside mirror

Pass 1 Aug 2012 133,618 miles

N/S/F body damage

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 133,618 miles

N/S/F body damage

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 130,018 miles

N/S wiper slightly smearing

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

O/S/F bumper slightly insecure

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deterioated inside

Fail 27 Jul 2011 130,018 miles

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

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

N/S wiper slightly smearing

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

O/S/F bumper slightly insecure

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deterioated inside

Pass 3 Aug 2010 126,532 miles

Horn tone low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2010 126,532 miles

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

Horn tone low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2009 122,395 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2009 122,395 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F tyre low on tread on inner edge

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 122,232 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 121,321 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 114,981 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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L831 XLP is a 1993 Mitsubishi Chariot in Brown with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L831 XLP, 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 L831 XLP registered?

L831 XLP is a 1993 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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