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N354 HTE

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,223 mi
Last recorded136,223 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 HTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 136,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering works well at high engine revs.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,288 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coated in wax oil

sills have plastic covers

Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,178 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 116,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,968 miles

All rear Brake pipes Greased. All Front brake pipes Slight Corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2012 106,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

All rear Brake pipes Greased. All Front brake pipes Slight Corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2008 104,036 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 104,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 99,374 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 99,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 88,435 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 88,435 miles

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

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

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

advise brake pipes rusting

advise front brake pads low

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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N354 HTE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N354 HTE, 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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N354 HTE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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