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N281 AAW

2004 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,060 mi
Last recorded128,060 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger125,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 AAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 128,060 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 128,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 122,815 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 122,815 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 117,057 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 112,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 105,786 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 105,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 98,637 miles

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

Offside 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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N281 AAW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 125,685 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 N281 AAW, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N281 AAW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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