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R784 LCG

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,098 mi
Last recorded149,098 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 LCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 149,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 132,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 118,624 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 118,624 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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R784 LCG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R784 LCG, 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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What year was R784 LCG registered?

R784 LCG is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R784 LCG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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