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N524 JLU

1996 Mitsubishi Chariot

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,133 mi
Last recorded209,133 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot132,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 JLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2010 209,133 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front bumper lose on nearside rear bumper lose on the nearside

Pass 20 Feb 2009 201,787 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 201,787 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 193,923 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 193,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 183,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 173,659 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 173,659 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N524 JLU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N524 JLU, 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 N524 JLU registered?

N524 JLU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N524 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 JLU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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