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P4 OXO

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,174 mi
Last recorded187,174 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 OXO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 187,174 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 187,174 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2010 172,979 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2010 172,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 162,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 162,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 150,079 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 150,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 133,616 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 122,334 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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P4 OXO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 128,962 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 P4 OXO, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P4 OXO registered?

P4 OXO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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