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H8 HGB

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,763 mi
Last recorded227,763 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 HGB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 227,763 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 218,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 218,903 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 206,118 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 193,308 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 193,230 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

handbrake lever nearing the point of having no reserve travel

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 13 Feb 2006 174,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake lever travel nearing the point of having no reserve trav

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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H8 HGB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 126,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H8 HGB, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H8 HGB registered?

H8 HGB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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