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P203 RND

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,562 mi
Last recorded202,562 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 RND
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 202,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 202,562 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 196,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 196,342 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 190,615 miles

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

exhaust detieroated

Fail 16 Aug 2010 182,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2010 182,269 miles

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Aug 2009 172,040 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 172,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 159,567 miles

front to rear brake pipe advanced corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2008 159,225 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front to rear brake pipe advanced corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2007 149,582 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 149,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear disc pads not visable cannot inspect

Pass 15 May 2006 137,985 miles

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

vehicle requires servicing

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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P203 RND is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P203 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P203 RND is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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