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P156 PKE

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,649 mi
Last recorded164,649 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 PKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 164,649 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 162,596 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 159,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 156,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 154,037 miles

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

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Sep 2013 151,731 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 151,700 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 148,521 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 148,521 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 138,207 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 127,837 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 120,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 114,200 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 114,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 106,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 99,982 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 93,815 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 93,815 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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P156 PKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P156 PKE, 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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P156 PKE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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