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P223 RND

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,796 mi
Last recorded124,796 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 RND
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 124,796 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 124,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 122,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 122,015 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 117,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 112,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,108 miles

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

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

fog lamp poorly fitted

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,886 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,233 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor is split

Fail 3 Mar 2011 91,233 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor is split

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,029 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

o/s front tyre is worn on inner edge of tread

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,093 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being under sealed

Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,590 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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P223 RND is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue 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 P223 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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P223 RND is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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