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P407 VDL

2004 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,195 mi
Last recorded195,195 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger125,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 VDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 195,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 188,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 188,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 24 Sep 2020 182,118 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 176,565 miles

rear cross member above spare wheel corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 172,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 172,184 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 167,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

excessive corosion to rear crossmember not in prescribed areas

Fail 1 Nov 2017 167,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

excessive corosion to rear crossmember not in prescribed areas

Pass 28 Nov 2016 163,738 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 156,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 151,079 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 144,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 138,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 131,873 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 21 Nov 2011 131,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 23 Nov 2010 126,432 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 126,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 121,694 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 119,672 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 117,281 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 117,281 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 100,886 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 100,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 86,881 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 86,860 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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P407 VDL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P407 VDL, 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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P407 VDL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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