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M983 VNU

1995 Mitsubishi Chariot

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,716 mi
Last recorded171,716 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Chariot125,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 VNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 171,716 miles

chip in screen

corrosion on exhaust intermediate pipe

oil residue on steering rack

wear on nearside front inner tyre edge

Fail 10 Sep 2010 171,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

chip in screen

corrosion on exhaust intermediate pipe

oil residue on steering rack

wear on nearside front inner tyre edge

Pass 15 Aug 2009 158,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight to corrosion to rear brake pipes

wheel studs not checked trims fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2008 149,650 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 149,491 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 18 Aug 2007 133,242 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 133,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 122,480 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 122,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 122,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front 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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M983 VNU is a 1995 Mitsubishi Chariot in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M983 VNU, 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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What year was M983 VNU registered?

M983 VNU is a 1995 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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