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P427 HNT

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,081 mi
Last recorded121,081 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 HNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 121,081 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,558 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 112,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 112,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2012 107,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 103,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 8 May 2009 94,262 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 94,262 miles
Pass 4 May 2008 89,440 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 84,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 78,244 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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P427 HNT is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P427 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 P427 HNT registered?

P427 HNT is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P427 HNT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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