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P308 FTA

2004 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

217,890 mi
Last recorded217,890 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger125,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 FTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 217,890 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassi and body very coddoded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 213,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 203,697 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 197,242 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper wearing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 193,253 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipejoint/flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

steering box drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2016 185,599 miles

Offside slight play steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 1 Dec 2016 185,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside slight play steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2015 179,126 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 172,342 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 172,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 166,771 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 166,771 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 158,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 150,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 140,887 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,665 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 119,110 miles

front nearside inner boot split

Pass 18 Nov 2006 112,684 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 105,802 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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P308 FTA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P308 FTA, 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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P308 FTA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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