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P437 PKJ

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,705 mi
Last recorded193,705 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 PKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2010 193,705 miles

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

handbrake travel becoming long

surface rusting on chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2009 163,164 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 170,648 miles

surface rusting on chassis areas

Pass 1 Nov 2007 154,647 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 134,676 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 116,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P437 PKJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P437 PKJ, 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 P437 PKJ registered?

P437 PKJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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