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P224 STW

2002 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,540 mi
Last recorded115,540 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger113,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 STW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 115,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,008 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,594 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 113,572 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 110,738 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 110,738 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 108,322 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 107,471 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 107,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 107,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaks.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 105,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 102,998 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 98,871 miles

both wing repeaters fading to white recommend replacement

center exhaust box corroding

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

oil leak

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 93,881 miles

both side repeators slightly discolured.

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition.

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe at rear.

under body shield fitted.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 93,875 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both side repeators slightly discolured.

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition.

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe at rear.

under body shield fitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,495 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 75,990 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 63,616 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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P224 STW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 113,816 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 P224 STW, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P224 STW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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