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R717 KAR

2008 Mitsubishi Chariot

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,426 mi
Last recorded173,426 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Chariot132,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 KAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChariot
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 173,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 173,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 173,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 162,920 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

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

Oil leak from underside of engine

Rear fog lamp cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2011 147,975 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 147,974 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 131,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 122,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 122,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 106,726 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 106,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 102,587 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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R717 KAR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Chariot in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Chariot models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 132,444 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 R717 KAR, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Chariot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R717 KAR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Chariot, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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