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P152 AKG

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,924 mi
Last recorded184,924 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 AKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2019 184,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both side rear suspension mounting prescribed area corroded

centre exhaust corroded and broken

corrosion under side vehicle in places

front and rear suspension component corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 181,817 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 181,810 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 173,854 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,258 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 35,258 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 166,733 miles

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

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in all rear anti-roll bar bushes/links

Pass 5 Dec 2012 164,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play nearside rear anti-roll bar link

rear anti-roll bar bushes have play

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 160,729 miles

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

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

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

red number plate lights

Fail 15 Nov 2011 160,724 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

advise all rear brake pipes corroded

advise red number plate lights

Pass 29 Nov 2010 154,957 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 154,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 148,789 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 148,775 miles

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

rear metal break pipes showing corrosion all tyre walls starting to perish slightly steering box slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2007 140,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion present on both chassis.

corrosion present on rear suspension components.

corrosion present on steering components.

Pass 5 May 2006 125,060 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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P152 AKG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P152 AKG, 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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P152 AKG is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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