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V836 POB

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV836 POB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear fog light lens repaired

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

Vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air-con fan belt loose

Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air-con fan belt loose

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 63,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,770 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s stbox idler has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 43,455 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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V836 POB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V836 POB, 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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V836 POB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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