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R566 BAY

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,721 mi
Last recorded108,721 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 BAY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 108,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,114 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 91,101 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 90,526 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 90,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 89,798 miles

Engine oil level low

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,807 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 86,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,404 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,871 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,708 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2008 67,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,490 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,887 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 57,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 53,096 miles

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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R566 BAY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R566 BAY, 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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R566 BAY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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