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P662 PTR

2002 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,062 mi
Last recorded141,062 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger113,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 PTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 141,062 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 140,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 221,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear and nearside front indicator lens-tape repaired

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Sep 2011 221,240 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear and nearside front indicator lens-tape repaired

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2010 214,629 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 214,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 196,454 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 6 Jun 2008 180,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 165,285 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 165,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 145,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 145,061 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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P662 PTR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 113,816 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 P662 PTR, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P662 PTR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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