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N690 HTE

1996 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,306 mi
Last recorded136,306 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot132,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 HTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2012 136,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 127,912 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 127,909 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 120,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 111,962 miles

Engine smoking

Fail 25 Mar 2009 111,962 miles

Engine smoking

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 99,128 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 99,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine smoking badly

Pass 13 Feb 2007 89,908 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear roll bar D bushes have play

Pass 14 Feb 2006 79,736 miles

rear roll bar mount bushes wearing

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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N690 HTE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N690 HTE, 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 N690 HTE registered?

N690 HTE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N690 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N690 HTE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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