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N407 OGF

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,207 mi
Last recorded191,207 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 OGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 191,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered In Under Seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underseal to Complete under side of vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2023 190,905 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour lens (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 180,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wing corroded

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Wing corrodedj

Rear Brake pads low and discs corroded

Rear Seat bases missing

Fail 11 Nov 2022 180,864 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Wing corroded

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Wing corrodedj

Rear Brake pads low and discs corroded

Rear Seat bases missing

Pass 29 Oct 2020 176,734 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 173,768 miles

Inner/Outer sills corroded and repaired with fibreglass, outside of prescribed areas and/or not significantly reducing strength to adversely affect braking or steering

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside windscreen washer inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 168,702 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake warning lamp on dash

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

surface rust to chassis

Pass 23 Nov 2016 162,315 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 156,592 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 149,074 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 147,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2014 147,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 147,165 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 147,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2011 144,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 137,182 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 131,600 miles

Steering linkages ball joints have slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2007 127,190 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outside edge

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

Slight freeplay detected in the offside front steering idler

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 120,711 miles

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

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

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

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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N407 OGF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N407 OGF, 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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N407 OGF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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