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P139 KPY

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,864 mi
Last recorded202,864 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 KPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 202,864 miles

ADVISE BRAKE CHECK<WHEELS OFF>

BRAKE PIPES BADLY CORRODED.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

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

OIL LEAKS,ENGINE OIL VERY LOW, ADVISE ATTENTION ASAP.

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

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

P225/70/R15 110S M+S

Fail 11 Jan 2014 202,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

ADVISE BRAKE CHECK<WHEELS OFF>

BRAKE PIPES BADLY CORRODED.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

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

OIL LEAKS,ENGINE OIL VERY LOW, ADVISE ATTENTION ASAP.

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

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

P225/70/R15 110S M+S

Pass 14 Jan 2013 190,708 miles

Front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 11 Jan 2012 178,193 miles

N/S/Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 178,148 miles

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

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

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

N/S/Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 164,974 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 152,350 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2010 152,124 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2009 138,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 125,850 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 112,726 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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P139 KPY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P139 KPY, 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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P139 KPY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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