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N148 ENC

2005 Mitsubishi Challenger

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,302 mi
Last recorded146,302 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger121,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 ENC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 146,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 142,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 134,867 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

slight play on inner track rod ends

Fail 23 Sep 2013 134,867 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres cracking on side walls

slight play on inner track rod ends

Pass 30 Nov 2012 133,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Nov 2012 133,093 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2011 126,963 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s & n/s inner cv boots split

Pass 7 Jun 2010 123,768 miles

NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE INNER CV BOOTS SPLIT

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 123,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE INNER CV BOOTS SPLIT

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 116,976 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 116,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 105,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 93,521 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 83,991 miles

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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N148 ENC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 121,584 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 N148 ENC, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N148 ENC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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