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P462 HNT

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,915 mi
Last recorded184,915 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 HNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 184,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 178,221 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 171,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,475 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 15,732 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2012 157,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 149,843 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 141,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes greased

rear discs slight pitting

rear tyres worn

surface corrosion to underside floor

Fail 28 Apr 2010 141,723 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes greased

rear discs slight pitting

rear tyres worn

surface corrosion to underside floor

Pass 30 Apr 2009 133,688 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 133,562 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 126,294 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 113,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 113,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P462 HNT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P462 HNT, 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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P462 HNT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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