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P822 JJU

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,640 mi
Last recorded125,640 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 JJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 125,640 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 121,306 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 115,454 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 106,995 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 106,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 106,659 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 101,608 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 101,601 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,581 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 90,581 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,596 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 84,596 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f driveshaft inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 82,296 miles

rear brake discs corroded on braking faces

Fail 11 Jul 2006 82,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded on braking faces

Fail 21 Jul 2005 73,370 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 73,370 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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P822 JJU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P822 JJU, 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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P822 JJU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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