Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Chariot (1994)

169 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.4% first-time pass rate

1994 Mitsubishi Chariot

CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 9.6% below UK average

70.4%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

125,710

typical mileage

97,216–146,044 middle half

9.5%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.59

avg MOT failures per car

over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (53%)	90	74.2%	1.33
Petrol (47%)	79	66.1%	1.89

Mileage Distribution

Most 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

97,216

low mileage

125,710

typical

146,044

high mileage

Half of all 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot vehicles fall between 97,216 and 146,044 miles.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.59

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1994 Mitsubishi Chariot

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

22.1%

Oil leak
21.6%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
20.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
17.4%

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine
17.2%

Offside Rear fog lamp not working
17%

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split
15.7%

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
13.8%

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1994. Counts include advisories and failures.

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