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P459 PLX

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

217,488 mi
Last recorded217,488 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 PLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 217,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 207,504 miles

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

tested in a wet condition

under body muddy

Pass 23 Aug 2016 191,866 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 191,866 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 184,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 13 Aug 2014 174,796 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 174,796 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

various oil leaks top and bottom of engine compartment

Pass 30 Apr 2013 162,152 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 162,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 150,636 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2011 150,636 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 142,609 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 142,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 135,578 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 135,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 142,457 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 119,775 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 119,775 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 111,066 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 111,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 111,054 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 92,033 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 92,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P459 PLX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P459 PLX, 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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P459 PLX is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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