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N185 HGL

1996 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,540 mi
Last recorded118,540 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot132,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 HGL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 118,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 118,538 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 109,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 93,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 77,445 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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N185 HGL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 132,026 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 N185 HGL, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N185 HGL registered?

N185 HGL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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