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R828 XWO

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,687 mi
Last recorded156,687 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 XWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 156,687 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 151,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 144,989 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 138,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 131,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 126,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,705 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 116,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 115,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2014 115,121 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012

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

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

wireing to tow socket insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2012

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

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

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

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

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

wireing to tow socket insecure

Pass 11 May 2011 29,416 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 29,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 96,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,209 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 88,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,668 miles

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

chssie and brake pipes undersealed

Fail 21 Mar 2007 79,651 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All chassie and brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,250 miles

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

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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R828 XWO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R828 XWO, 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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R828 XWO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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