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P455 VRF

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,755 mi
Last recorded138,755 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 VRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 138,755 miles

50% of centre brake light working

Fail 25 Apr 2017 138,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

50% of centre brake light working

Pass 1 May 2016 126,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Chassis surface corrosion.

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Undertrays fitted. Front foglights damaged.

Fail 1 May 2016 126,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Chassis surface corrosion.

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Undertrays fitted. Front foglights damaged.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ornaments on mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 113,487 miles

Both front foglights damaged.

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

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

Chassis and components underneath all have surface corrosion.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2013 105,477 miles

Front offside foglight lens broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2013 105,477 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front offside foglight lens broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,352 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 2 Nov 2012 97,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,953 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,259 miles

brake pads not checked

nearside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

oil leak from engine

rear wiper blade split

slight play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 22 Sep 2010 87,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pads not checked

nearside front drive shaft inner gaiter split

oil leak from engine

rear wiper blade split

slight play in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 9 Sep 2009 80,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,576 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,150 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 68,129 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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P455 VRF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P455 VRF, 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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P455 VRF is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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