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P731 UCA

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,765 mi
Last recorded207,765 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 UCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 207,765 miles

under body has slight rust

Pass 24 Jan 2018 201,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine has slight oil leak

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2017 197,430 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 192,216 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)

engine has slight oil leak

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2015 186,758 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 178,078 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 170,747 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 164,477 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 155,597 miles

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

Oil leak

front anti roll bar d bushes cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

near side front inner c.v boot split

near side rear tyre worn low

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play at near side rear and off side rear vertical links

Pass 9 Dec 2009 148,021 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroded and front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2009 148,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded and front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 137,369 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play at both front wheel bearings

slight play at nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 12 Dec 2008 137,369 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play at both front wheel bearings

slight play at nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2007 119,735 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 119,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 103,054 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play at both front ball joints lower

Pass 23 Dec 2005 92,441 miles

front tyres close to limit

slight play at offside front and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Dec 2005 92,441 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres close to limit

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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P731 UCA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P731 UCA, 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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P731 UCA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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