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P120 OET

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,993 mi
Last recorded43,993 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 OET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 43,993 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 1/4 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 237,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 228,707 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 228,707 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 221,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 214,354 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 214,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 214,299 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 205,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 197,531 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 192,071 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 192,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 183,143 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 181,392 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 172,782 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 35,833 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 159,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner c.v boot split

Pass 25 Jul 2005 142,763 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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P120 OET is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 128,962 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 P120 OET, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P120 OET is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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