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N740 NBV

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,294 mi
Last recorded102,294 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 NBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 102,294 miles

n/s/r wheel arch trim damaged

o/s/f anti roll bar rubber worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

very small hole in exhaust

Fail 24 Sep 2013 102,292 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch trim damaged

o/s/f anti roll bar rubber worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

very small hole in exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2011 101,420 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Fail 17 Nov 2011 101,072 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2010 97,151 miles

O/S FRONT STEERING LINKAGE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,839 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 95,839 miles

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

o/s/f tyre nail in it,n/s/r wheel arch insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,372 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 78,455 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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N740 NBV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N740 NBV, 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 N740 NBV registered?

N740 NBV is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for N740 NBV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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