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N939 FKK

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,029 mi
Last recorded177,029 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN939 FKK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 177,029 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 177,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 165,473 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

complete chassis,crossmembers,inner sills,body mounting points ,all showing signs of corrosion

gearbox nearside mounting showing signs of wear

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside rear mud flaps insecure

nearside front spot light insecure

offside rear brake back plate corroded and insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2015 165,470 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear inner? (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

complete chassis,crossmembers,inner sills,body mounting points ,all showing signs of corrosion

engine oil filter corroded and damp

front exhaust flexible joint and middle silencer deteriorated

gearbox nearside mounting showing signs of wear

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside rear mud flaps insecure

nearside front spot light insecure

offside rear brake back plate corroded and insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2014 149,474 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis slightly corroded and weld repairs to inner and outer sills

front brakes binding on slightly

handbrake travel getting high

nearside front tyre slightly perished

rear tyres on 2mm

slight engine oil leak

underside and front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 149,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis slightly corroded

handbrake travel getting high

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear outer wheel arch missing

rear tyres on 2mm

slight engine oil leak

underside and front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 141,021 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 141,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 130,415 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

very slight play o/s/f suspension

Fail 22 Oct 2012 130,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

very slight play o/s/f suspension

Pass 24 Oct 2011 126,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 122,277 miles

nearside front steering idler slight play

slight play nearside rear D bush on anti-roll bar

Fail 22 Nov 2010 122,277 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front steering idler slight play

slight play nearside rear D bush on anti-roll bar

Pass 23 Nov 2009 115,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front steering idler slight play

nearside rear brake discs poor condition (pitted)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 104,919 miles

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

nsf steering idler slight play

rear service brake slightly down on effort

Fail 17 Nov 2008 104,919 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf steering idler slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2007 97,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 94,062 miles

brake fluid level low.topped it up.brakes working ok

Fail 3 Nov 2006 94,036 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N939 FKK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N939 FKK, 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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N939 FKK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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