MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,712 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front inner arch has corrosion hole
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake imbalance and fluctuating a little
Small play in both track rod ends
Underside of vehicle and coolant pipes rusty
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake imbalance and fluctuating a little
Small play in both track rod ends
Underside of vehicle and coolant pipes rusty
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside rear inner arch excessively corroded outside a prescribed area.
Offside outer sill and arch lip corroded and may be holed behind arch trim.
Oil leak
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Battery terminal loose.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Clamp on tail pipe joint corrded and broken but system still secure.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake pipes corroded within wheel arch area.
Nearside rear inner arch excessively corroded outside a prescribed area.
Nearside rear wheel binding slightly and disc scored due to pad wear. Suspect calliper fault.
Offside outer sill and arch lip corroded and may be holed behind arch trim.
Oil leak
Rear metal brake pipes over axle corroded.
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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R441 XBW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Grey with a 2,835cc 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 R441 XBW, 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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R441 XBW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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