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P424 HNT

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,042 mi
Last recorded97,042 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 HNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,042 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front & rear brake discs getting in poor condition

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

o/s seat belt slow to retract

slight wear in o/s steering idler joint

Fail 3 Jul 2012 82,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front & rear brake discs getting in poor condition

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

o/s seat belt slow to retract

slight wear in o/s steering idler joint

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,053 miles

n/s + o/s steering rack arms have slight play

n/s/r + o/s/r anti-roll bar link bars bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2010 91,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s + o/s steering rack arms have slight play

n/s/r + o/s/r anti-roll bar link bars bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,623 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007 67,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat belts not checked dog guard fitted

Pass 15 May 2007 67,913 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

rear seat belts not checked dog guard fitted

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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P424 HNT is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P424 HNT, 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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What year was P424 HNT registered?

P424 HNT is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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