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P228 PKJ

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 PKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 116,183 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light displayed

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 112,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 109,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

air bag warning light is on

offside front anti roll bar rubber slightly worn

rear anti roll bar rubbers slightly perished

rear registration plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2008 109,345 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning light is on

offside front anti roll bar rubber slightly worn

rear anti roll bar rubbers slightly perished

rear registration plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2007 104,202 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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P228 PKJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P228 PKJ, 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 P228 PKJ registered?

P228 PKJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P228 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 PKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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