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P705 WMJ

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,838 mi
Last recorded121,838 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 WMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2011 121,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

air bag light on

nearside front drive shaft inner pot joint boot split

Pass 6 Jun 2011 121,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

nearside front drive shaft inner pot joint boot split

Fail 22 Jan 2010 113,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 113,416 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 105,549 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaitor detached

Pass 22 Jan 2009 105,549 miles

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaitor detached

Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,145 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 91,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,670 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front wipers 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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P705 WMJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P705 WMJ, 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 P705 WMJ registered?

P705 WMJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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