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N469 TRY

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,778 mi
Last recorded141,778 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN469 TRY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 141,778 miles

rear brake discs very corroded ,rear pads low,chasis corroded at rear

Fail 20 May 2016 141,765 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs very corroded ,rear pads low,chasis corroded at rear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 133,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes covered

Fail 20 Aug 2014 133,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2013 125,846 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension antiroll bar link arm and d bushes worn

front registration plate cracked

general underbody corrosion

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

play in offside and nearside front lower suspension balljoints

play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2012 116,602 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2012 116,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 113,580 miles

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

large oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Mar 2011 113,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

large oil leak from engine

Pass 28 May 2010 109,067 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 20 May 2010 109,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 101,176 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 99,274 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,486 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 80,642 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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N469 TRY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N469 TRY, 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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N469 TRY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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