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P406 RBK

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,834 mi
Last recorded184,834 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 RBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 184,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 184,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 18 Aug 2010 162,591 miles

advise on o/s front seat belt

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 11 Aug 2010 162,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise on o/s front seat belt

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 10 Aug 2009 142,047 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 142,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 121,370 miles

ADVISE/ BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN ON BOTH EDGES OF TREAD.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 101,374 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 101,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 90,229 miles

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

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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P406 RBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P406 RBK, 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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What year was P406 RBK registered?

P406 RBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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