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AP311LJ

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,389 mi
Last recorded148,389 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP311LJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 148,389 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 148,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded crossaxle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Challenger?

Based on 31,992 MOT tests across 2,473 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,987
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,575
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,622
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1,342
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,273
Stop lamp not working 981
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AP311LJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 128,962 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 Challenger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP311LJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Challenger typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP311LJ registered?

AP311LJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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