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P486 SVW

2004 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger125,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 SVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,153 miles

front and rear discs pitted and corroded

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 95,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear discs pitted and corroded

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,210 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,736 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 75,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,279 miles

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

undershild fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2006 63,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undershild fitted

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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P486 SVW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P486 SVW, 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 P486 SVW registered?

P486 SVW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is P486 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P486 SVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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