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P647 YAE

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,631 mi
Last recorded157,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 YAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 157,631 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 157,631 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 151,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 146,508 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 146,508 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 140,186 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 135,090 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 135,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 129,089 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 129,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 124,608 miles

Advise on o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge and n/s front tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Jan 2011 119,392 miles

ADVISE/ NEARSIDE REAR FOG LAMP HAS BROKEN LENS/ OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDG OF TREAD/ NEARSIDE FRONT INNER C/V GAITER TORN.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 119,392 miles

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

ADVISE/ NEARSIDE REAR FOG LAMP HAS BROKEN LENS/ OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDG OF TREAD/ NEARSIDE FRONT INNER C/V GAITER TORN.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 114,426 miles

ADVISE/ OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDG OF TREAD/ NEARSIDE REAR FOGLAMP LENS IS BROKEN.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 107,823 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 107,828 miles

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

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

oil leak at front of vehicle. (A.T.F.)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 98,512 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 98,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter is insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2006 88,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P647 YAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P647 YAE, 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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P647 YAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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