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N440 SVY

1996 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

274,783 mi
Last recorded274,783 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot132,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 SVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 274,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 266,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember corroded

offside centre row seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

offside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge and screw in tread

rear sections front to rear brake pipes corroded near limit

Fail 19 May 2010 266,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing low

front crossmember corroded

offside centre row seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

offside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge and screw in tread

rear sections front to rear brake pipes corroded near limit

Pass 20 May 2009 261,432 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

O/s and n/s/f and both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded near limit.

Small n ck in n/s/r tyre outer wall.

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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N440 SVY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N440 SVY, 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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N440 SVY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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