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N871 PAE

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,869 mi
Last recorded127,869 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 PAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,837cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2013 127,869 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 127,869 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 127,719 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing.n/s/r not working at all

Pass 23 Nov 2011 119,169 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 112,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 98,905 miles

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

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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N871 PAE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,837cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N871 PAE, 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 N871 PAE registered?

N871 PAE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N871 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N871 PAE shows 6 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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