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P442 YGF

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

304,536 mi
Last recorded304,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 YGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 304,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 288,118 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 288,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 278,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 257,550 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 203,333 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 180,346 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 180,346 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P442 YGF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P442 YGF, 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 P442 YGF registered?

P442 YGF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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