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P314 LRD

2005 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,199 mi
Last recorded134,199 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger121,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 LRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 134,199 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 124,538 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 124,533 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 115,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 110,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 100,129 miles

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

Oil leak

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

head light bulb inside headlight unit

Fail 14 Nov 2008 100,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

head light bulb inside headlight unit

Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,121 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 88,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 73,901 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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P314 LRD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 121,584 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 P314 LRD, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P314 LRD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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