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P455 TMV

1996 Mitsubishi Chariot

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,488 mi
Last recorded143,488 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot132,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 TMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 143,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 143,348 miles

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

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Exhaust deteriorating & starting to perforate.

N/s & o/s front tyres have feathered (n/s nailed)

Note:; Exhaust possibly contributing to emissions failure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

P.A.Steering pipe apears to be leaking

Fail 19 Dec 2013 143,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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Exhaust deteriorating & starting to perforate.

N/s & o/s front tyres have feathered (n/s nailed)

Note:; Exhaust possibly contributing to emissions failure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

P.A.Steering pipe apears to be leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 134,170 miles

NS/OS Centre and NSR/OSR Child seat fitted not allowing fully inspection of adult seat belt.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 134,170 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NS/OS Centre and NSR/OSR Child seat fitted not allowing fully inspection of adult seat belt.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 126,356 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 117,595 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 112,949 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 112,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 110,892 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 110,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 107,706 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 103,536 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 98,901 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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P455 TMV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P455 TMV, 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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P455 TMV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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