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B9 VRB

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,529 mi
Last recorded70,529 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 VRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,529 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,066 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil light on

slight power steering fluid leak at steering box

Fail 30 Oct 2014 68,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil light on

slight power steering fluid leak at steering box

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,871 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

centre exhaust rubber missing

exhaust leak centre joint

front exhaust rubber missing

leak at front diff

leak at steering box

srs light on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 68,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust hanger rubber off

front exhaust hanger rubber off

leak at front diff

leak at steering box

srs light on

Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,117 miles

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

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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B9 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 120,291 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 B9 VRB, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B9 VRB registered?

B9 VRB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is B9 VRB safe to buy?

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