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P464 YAE

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

311,373 mi
Last recorded311,373 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 YAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 311,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside on front calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded three on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture length of vehicle to rear flexy (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four due to cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis sections and rear suspension components

tick over to fast

Pass 10 Nov 2023 310,455 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 308,102 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OS Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 306,777 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 303,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OFFIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 303,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner sills corroded, not within a prescribed area

Front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded just outside of prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Unclear if vehicle originally fitted with EGR system. Benefit of doubt given.

Vehicle chassis and under body corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 301,948 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Chassis and vehicle under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Front and rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank, difficult to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 301,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Chassis and vehicle under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Front and rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Next to fuel tank, difficult to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 295,092 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Brake pipes next to fuel tank corroded, difficult to assess. Recommend further investigation

Brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

Chassis and vehicle under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Driver's seat belt webbing starting to fray

Front and rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Inner lower sills at front and nearside rear corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering cooler damp with fluid

Rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight engine oil leak

Steering joint dust boots deteriorating and leaking slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2017 295,088 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Brake pipes next to fuel tank corroded, difficult to assess. Recommend further investigation

Brake pipes on rear axle starting to corrode

Chassis and vehicle under body showing signs of surface corrosion

Driver's seat belt webbing starting to fray

Front and rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Inner lower sills at front and nearside rear corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering cooler damp with fluid

Rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight engine oil leak

Steering joint dust boots deteriorating and leaking slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2016 287,598 miles

brake pipe next to fuel tank is starting to corrode, difficult to see, recommend further investigation

chassis & under body structure is showing general signs of surface corrosion

drivers seat belt webbing is starting to fray

dust boots on steering joints are starting to deteriorate and weeping slightly

inner lower sills are corroding but not within a prescribed area

nearside front inner cv boot is starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust is corroding and leaking slightly

slight corrosion on brake pipes over rear axle

slight oil leak

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link and mounting (D) bushes

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 22 Nov 2016 287,598 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe next to fuel tank is starting to corrode, difficult to see, recommend further investigation

chassis & under body structure is showing general signs of surface corrosion

drivers seat belt webbing is starting to fray

dust boots on steering joints are starting to deteriorate and weeping slightly

inner lower sills are corroding but not within a prescribed area

nearside front inner cv boot is starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion on brake pipes over rear axle

slight oil leak

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link and mounting (D) bushes

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 23 Nov 2015 281,141 miles

chassis is showing general signs of surface corrosion

nearside rear inner lower wheel arch is starting to corrode

offside outer sill corroded not quite within a prescribed area

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link and mounting bushes

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

very slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 23 Nov 2015 281,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis is showing general signs of surface corrosion

nearside rear inner lower wheel arch is starting to corrode

offside front brake pad seems close to the limit

offside outer sill corroded not quite within a prescribed area

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight oil leak

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link and mounting bushes

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

very slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2014 274,956 miles

both inner lower sills at rear are corroded but just outside of a prescribed area

brake pedal rubber is starting to split

drivers seat belt is starting to fray

rear of offside outer sill is starting to corrode

slight leak from front exhaust pipe

slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

slight play in front upper suspension arms, rear bushes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2013 260,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 263,458 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 260,196 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 260,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 253,978 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 249,131 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 241,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 220,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2006 210,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2006 210,358 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2006 210,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

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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P464 YAE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 P464 YAE, 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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P464 YAE is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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