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M168 ELA

1994 Mitsubishi Chariot

Brown Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,436 mi
Last recorded164,436 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot131,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 ELA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 164,436 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 155,762 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 155,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 144,673 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 133,653 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 133,653 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 120,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 108,732 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 98,789 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 98,752 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 85,744 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 85,744 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 80,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 80,258 miles

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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M168 ELA is a 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot in Brown with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M168 ELA, 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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M168 ELA is a 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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