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P998 YHB

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,304 mi
Last recorded93,304 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 YHB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 93,304 miles

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

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

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

all front suspension arms corroded

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2018 93,304 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

all front suspension arms corroded

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,725 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 86,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully examine chassis/brake pipes/fuel pipes partially covered in paint/underseal

Unable to fully inspect repairs covered in thick underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,406 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully examine chassis/brake pipes/fuel pipes partially covered in paint/underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,669 miles

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

Nearside front brake dragging slightly

Offside rear wheel arch trim missing

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes partially covered in underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,315 miles

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

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes partially covered in thick underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes partially covered in thick underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,185 miles

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes partially covered in underseal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake application imbalance 23%

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 70,821 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 70,321 miles

both front outer antiroll-bar bushes worn

rear exhaust has been patched and welded

surface rust on chassis and all brake discs

Pass 25 May 2007 66,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P998 YHB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P998 YHB, 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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P998 YHB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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