MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,640 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear inner sill corroding
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear chassis corroding in spring and suspension mounting areas
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to spliter (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear to rear axle (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all close to excessive repairs recommended (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake binding close to excess
body floor pan corroded
chassis corroded
oil leak
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all close to excessive repairs recommended (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake binding close to excess
body floor pan corroded
chassis corroded
oil leak
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Spare tyre defective
rear metal brake pipes corroded; some close to excessively
N/S/F Chassis corroded
N/S/F Inner sill corroded
N/S/F inner plastic arch cover insecure and damaged
N/S/R Inner sill corroded
N/S/R chassis corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F Chassis corroded
O/S/F Front upper ball joint dust cover has grease on it no holes or splits found at time of test
O/S/F Inner sill corroded
O/S/R Chassis corroded
O/S/R Inner sill corroded
O/S/R outer Sill corroded
N/S/F Chassis corroded
N/S/F Inner sill corroded
N/S/F inner plastic arch cover insecure and damaged
N/S/R Inner sill corroded
N/S/R chassis corroded.
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F Chassis corroded
O/S/F Front upper ball joint dust cover has grease on it no holes or splits found at time of test
O/S/F Inner sill corroded
O/S/R Chassis corroded
O/S/R Inner sill corroded
O/S/R outer Sill corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre getting low
rear inner sills and chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre getting low
rear inner sills and chassis slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear inner sill corroded
spare wheel defective
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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N285 LMJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 N285 LMJ, 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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N285 LMJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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