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P453 DFR

2004 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger125,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 DFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 97,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake effort is 16% limit is 16%

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 123,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 123,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 119,047 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 119,047 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 113,612 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 108,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on outer edges , n/s driveshaft inner boot split.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,443 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 103,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 97,963 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 97,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 90,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY FELT AT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 7 Nov 2005 78,408 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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P453 DFR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P453 DFR, 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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What year was P453 DFR registered?

P453 DFR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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The MOT history for P453 DFR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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