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N208 PAE

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,574 mi
Last recorded138,574 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 PAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 138,574 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 138,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 134,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 134,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 131,037 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,050 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

alternator bolt insecure

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jan 2016 121,050 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

alternator bolt insecure

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 117,668 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 117,668 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 114,446 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,051 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 113,051 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 109,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 101,715 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 94,059 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 87,645 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S & O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES STILL LOOSE.

Fail 11 Dec 2007 87,645 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S & O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES STILL LOOSE.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 78,155 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 77,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ADVISE, chip in front screen.

ADVISE, rear brake pads starting to wear low.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

ADVISE,slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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N208 PAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N208 PAE, 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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N208 PAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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