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P579 PLW

1996 Mitsubishi Chariot

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,287 mi
Last recorded71,287 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot132,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 PLW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 67,434 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 67,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 62,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,066 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 57,057 miles

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

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

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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P579 PLW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P579 PLW, 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 P579 PLW registered?

P579 PLW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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