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N458 FKE

2004 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,446 mi
Last recorded141,446 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger125,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 FKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 141,446 miles

underside and components heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2022 140,609 miles

Chassis and under components have been undersealed

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 140,077 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer, inner sill, holes and corrosion, outside prescribed area

Fail 18 Jan 2020 137,346 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke, [ black ], clogging smoke meter with soot, last reading 7.98, (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower outer, inner sill, holes and corrosion, outside prescribed area

Pass 17 Jan 2019 131,466 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 123,740 miles

Oil leak ()

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

UNDERSIDE VERY MUDDY

Pass 9 Jan 2017 118,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

under body corroding needs good oil spray.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 118,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

under body corroding needs good oil spray.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 116,757 miles

both front upper wishbone rubber bushes slight movement

Fail 14 Jan 2016 116,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front upper wishbone rubber bushes slight movement

Fail 16 Jan 2015 114,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,692 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 7 Dec 2013 107,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,677 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 94,665 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 83,181 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,961 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

tail exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,162 miles

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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N458 FKE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N458 FKE, 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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N458 FKE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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