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P236 FTA

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,859 mi
Last recorded174,859 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 FTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 174,859 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 174,859 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassea (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 166,860 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 158,359 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 158,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,589 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 144,786 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2015 144,722 miles

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)

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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 138,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 129,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 118,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,707 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 97,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 82,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 82,525 miles

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

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front drive shaft inner boot split open.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 75,888 miles

Nearside front drive shaft inner boot split open.

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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P236 FTA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P236 FTA, 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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P236 FTA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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