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P496 JNU

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,364 mi
Last recorded109,364 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 JNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 109,364 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,271 miles

discs worn

discs worn

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 100,204 miles

Ball joint has excessive play both front inner track rod end ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Rear seats folded at time of test- belts and associated items not tested

Surface corrosion inner sills - floors- brake pipes - exhaust

Track rod end rubbers perishing

Pass 8 May 2014 97,509 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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

Oil leak from engine.

Rear anti-roll bar stabiliser link bushes deteriorating (both sides)

Rear centre metal brake pipe corroding.

Slight movement in rear anti-roll bar bushes.

wipers poor.

Fail 6 May 2014 97,467 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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

Oil leak from engine.

Rear anti-roll bar stabiliser link bushes deteriorating (both sides)

Rear centre metal brake pipe corroding.

Slight movement in rear anti-roll bar bushes.

wipers poor.

Pass 9 May 2013 94,261 miles

Chassis has patches of light corrosion.

Oil leak.

Pass 22 May 2012 90,300 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 90,300 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,376 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,307 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,822 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,140 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,371 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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P496 JNU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P496 JNU, 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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P496 JNU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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