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P197 RND

2005 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,122 mi
Last recorded95,122 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger121,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 RND
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,122 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,968 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,437 miles

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

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

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)

front/rear anti roll bar bushes worn

front/rear/centre brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 77,036 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,082 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 35,261 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,145 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,145 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P197 RND is a 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P197 RND, 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 P197 RND registered?

P197 RND is a 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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