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DN03 YLU

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,902 mi
Last recorded154,902 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 154,902 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 154,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seat and seatbelt mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 150,706 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 145,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 145,794 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 134,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade defective

slight play in steering box drop arm

Fail 28 Jun 2013 134,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade defective

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,902 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 21 Jun 2011 114,383 miles

under body rusting

Fail 16 Jun 2010 108,514 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,514 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 103,436 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 103,436 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,968 miles

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

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,647 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 81,904 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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DN03 YLU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DN03 YLU, 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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DN03 YLU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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