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P527 UGU

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

224,688 mi
Last recorded224,688 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 UGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2014 224,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 214,494 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 201,184 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 184,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake brake travel high

Pass 28 Jan 2010 165,784 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 151,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 137,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 114,992 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 100,770 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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P527 UGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P527 UGU, 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 P527 UGU registered?

P527 UGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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