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M7 RTT

2002 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,247 mi
Last recorded175,247 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger113,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 RTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 175,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 169,279 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 169,279 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 162,996 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 162,954 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 7,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 7,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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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M7 RTT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 113,816 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 M7 RTT, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M7 RTT is a 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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