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P47 DUY

1996 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,225 mi
Last recorded145,225 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger126,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 DUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 145,225 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 145,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 89,893 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f upper wishbone bushes slight play

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f body bolt bent

Fail 8 Oct 2007 89,893 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to legal limit on outer edges

n/s/f upper wishbone bushes slight play

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f body bolt bent

Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,070 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P47 DUY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P47 DUY, 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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What year was P47 DUY registered?

P47 DUY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P47 DUY safe to buy?

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