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N418 PYJ

2004 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,680 mi
Last recorded163,680 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger125,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 PYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 163,680 miles

Oil leak

brake lines starting to rust

damage to underside

slight play in starting rack

slight rough nsf wheel bearing

slight rough osf wheel bearing

small hole in centre exhaust

underside starting to rust

Fail 22 Jan 2013 163,680 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake lines starting to rust

damage to underside

slight play in starting rack

slight rough nsf wheel bearing

slight rough osf wheel bearing

small hole in centre exhaust

underside starting to rust

Pass 30 Aug 2011 159,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 154,994 miles

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

front brake imbalance but not excessive

near side inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 15 Jun 2010 154,994 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 19 Jun 2009 142,116 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 142,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 130,171 miles

N/S/F inner cv boot insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2008 128,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F inner cv boot insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2007 111,591 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 101,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N418 PYJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N418 PYJ, 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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What year was N418 PYJ registered?

N418 PYJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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