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P436 RBK

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 RBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 100,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 100,728 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 94,942 miles

near side front steering idler is worn, off side front steering link arm off side is worn, near side frotn wheel bearing is worn, off side front wheel bearing is worn

Fail 15 Apr 2010 94,942 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 brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front steering idler is worn, off side front steering link arm off side is worn, near side frotn wheel bearing is worn, off side front wheel bearing is worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,909 miles

near side front suspension arm play in bottom ball joint, play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,850 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 78,878 miles

Near side front seatbelt is twisted †Screen is chipped †Steering box drop arm end is worn †Play in front wheel bearings †Rear exhaust sections are corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2006 72,926 miles

Near side front seat belt is twisted †Screen chipped †Steering box drop arm worn and near to a failure †Play in both front wheel bearings †Rear antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn †Imbalance to off side front

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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P436 RBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P436 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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P436 RBK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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