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R497 LFM

2004 Mitsubishi Chariot

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,616 mi
Last recorded91,616 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Chariot110,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 LFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2009 91,616 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2007 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2007 82,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2006 72,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 62,825 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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R497 LFM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Chariot in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 110,193 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 R497 LFM, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R497 LFM registered?

R497 LFM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is R497 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 LFM shows 5 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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