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P41 LRD

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

280,278 mi
Last recorded280,278 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 LRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 280,278 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2024 280,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened both sides , broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2023 276,163 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under the steering column (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2022 272,006 miles

oil leak around gear box

Fail 7 Jun 2022 271,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to centre (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak around gear box

Pass 7 Jun 2021 269,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 269,463 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 264,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 264,423 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 257,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 257,070 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 244,190 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 4 Apr 2018 244,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play VERY DANDEROUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 6 Apr 2017 234,290 miles

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

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

underside covered in mud

Pass 7 Apr 2016 221,771 miles

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter deteriating.

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perishing/cracked.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 221,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter deteriating.

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perishing/cracked.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 212,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play in o/s/f steering

Fail 8 Apr 2015 212,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play in o/s/f steering

Pass 15 Apr 2014 204,824 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 198,338 miles

both front inner cv boots splitting and weeping

both wipers only just clearing windscreen

n/s/r light unit slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2011 192,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light on

n/s rear tyre on legal limits

o/s head light glass damaged

oil leaks

steering box drop arm ball joint slight play, ADVISE REPLACING

Fail 21 Jun 2011 192,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on

n/s rear tyre on legal limits

o/s head light glass damaged

oil leaks

steering box drop arm ball joint slight play, ADVISE REPLACING

Pass 3 Aug 2010 169,681 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 169,156 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 142,930 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 142,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 132,851 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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P41 LRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P41 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P41 LRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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