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N831 CDC

2005 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,002 mi
Last recorded231,002 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger121,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 CDC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 231,002 miles

n/s handbrake effort low

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 27 Jul 2015 224,958 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 43,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 188,699 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 188,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear gearbox mounts badly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 168,472 miles

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

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,497 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,497 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 5 Dec 2007 137,424 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 58,447 miles

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

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

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both o/s track rod ends

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes and draglink bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2006 121,584 miles

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

rear brake pads starting to get low

very slight play in o/s steering idler

Fail 10 Nov 2006 121,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

rear brake pads starting to get low

very slight play in o/s steering idler

Fail 11 Nov 2005 107,885 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in both inner track rod ends

Pass 11 Nov 2005 107,885 miles

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

slight play in both inner track rod ends

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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N831 CDC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N831 CDC, 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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What year was N831 CDC registered?

N831 CDC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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