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P226 YGN

1996 Mitsubishi Chariot

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,426 mi
Last recorded144,426 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot132,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 YGN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 144,426 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play/knock in nearside steering rack arm.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 141,450 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 132,026 miles

nearside front wheel has slightly excess play

Pass 18 Oct 2008 124,787 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 124,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 112,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play on nearside front wheel

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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P226 YGN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P226 YGN, 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 P226 YGN registered?

P226 YGN is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P226 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 YGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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