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P462 GJK

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,946 mi
Last recorded96,946 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 GJK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,283 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,125 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 85,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,451 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 80,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 71,609 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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P462 GJK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P462 GJK, 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 P462 GJK registered?

P462 GJK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P462 GJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 GJK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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