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M259 VNN

1995 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,318 mi
Last recorded95,318 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Chariot125,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 VNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,318 miles

brake warning light lit

clutch reservoir empty

corrosion:- both rear brake backplates, underside of vehicle, suspension, subframes, chassis

nearside front tyre edge

noise from ?clutch? area

Fail 18 Mar 2014 95,316 miles

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

brake warning light lit

clutch reservoir empty

corrosion:- both rear brake backplates, underside of vehicle, suspension, subframes, chassis

nearside front tyre edge

noise from ?clutch? area

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,818 miles

o/s front indicator and fog lamp unit loose

Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,815 miles

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

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

o/s front indicator and fog lamp unit loose

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,411 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 86,409 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 81,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front floor pans, o/s floor to sill, both rear chassis legs and n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2010 77,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front floor pans, o/s floor to sill, both rear chassis legs and n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,203 miles

both front anti-roll bar links worn

both front floorpans rusty

exhaust rusty

offside front indicator lens broken

offside rear tyre badly cracked

suspension rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,326 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2006 56,456 miles

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

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

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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M259 VNN is a 1995 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 125,053 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 M259 VNN, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M259 VNN is a 1995 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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