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P794 KFC

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

254,619 mi
Last recorded254,619 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 KFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 254,619 miles

Underside corrosion

Electrical wiring insecure battery area and under kick panel (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 254,608 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure battery area and under kick panel (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 252,541 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 250,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 245,846 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 245,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 240,768 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 240,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 235,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 230,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 225,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 225,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 217,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 217,003 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 215,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 186,099 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 173,483 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 152,883 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 152,883 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 151,986 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 134,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

center rear seatbelt clip plastic casing damaged

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2008 133,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt clip plastic casing damage

Pass 12 Feb 2007 116,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 112,142 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 112,142 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P794 KFC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P794 KFC, 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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P794 KFC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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