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P224 PKE

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,221 mi
Last recorded164,221 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 PKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 164,221 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 164,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 156,239 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 156,239 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 146,799 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Nov 2007 146,799 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Nov 2006 136,839 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 136,839 miles

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

offside front tyre has cuts in outer wall

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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P224 PKE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P224 PKE, 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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What year was P224 PKE registered?

P224 PKE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P224 PKE safe to buy?

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