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P231 JNU

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,395 mi
Last recorded141,395 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 JNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 141,395 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 127,171 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system detoriated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 113,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 107,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 100,728 miles

-slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes.some brake pipes greased and unable to check fully.near side front tyre worn low.slight rear brake judder and slight play in steering idler.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 100,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

-slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes.some brake pipes greased and unable to check fully.near side front tyre worn low.slight rear brake judder and slight play in steering idler.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 95,276 miles

exhaust rusty

slight gear box oil leak

slight judder to nsr and nsf brakes

slight play in both front roll bar outer bushes

slight play in rear roll bar mounts

slight play in steering pitman arm ball joint

some brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 29 Jan 2009 95,276 miles

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

exhaust rusty

handbrake travel high

slight gear box oil leak

slight judder to nsr and nsf brakes

slight play in both front roll bar outer bushes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in rear roll bar mounts

slight play in steering pitman arm ball joint

some brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2008 89,827 miles

slight play in pitman arm front outer anti roll bar bushes,rear inner anti roll bar bushes and near side front bottom ball joint. slight front brake judder.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 89,827 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in pitman arm front outer anti roll bar bushes,rear inner anti roll bar bushes and near side front bottom ball joint. slight front brake judder.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,435 miles

most brake pipes started to corrode

slight play in both rear inner roll bar bush's

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight rngine oil leak

very muddy under vehicle

very slight play in pitman arm

Pass 12 Jan 2006 74,896 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 74,896 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads look to be getting low

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads look to be getting low

slight oil leak from rocker top

slight oil leak from transfer box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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P231 JNU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P231 JNU, 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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P231 JNU is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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