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P861 FOD

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 FOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 109,268 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear section (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

osf caliper misty damp

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,963 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 98,953 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,807 miles

bit of movement offside and nearside rear suspension anti roll bar D bushes

bit of play in steering box

both front door mirrors a bit of movement

centre rear and offside rear seatbelt stalks casings split

front number plate figures fading

handbrake travel long

hint of lifting nearside front lower suspension balljoint

hint of lifting offside front lower suspension balljoint

nearside front indicator lens repaired

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front indicator lens small hole

offside rear brake pipe corroding

various brake pipes furring

Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,737 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bit of movement offside and nearside rear suspension anti roll bar D bushes

bit of play in steering box

both front door mirrors a bit of movement

centre rear and offside rear seatbelt stalks casings split

front number plate figures fading

handbrake travel long

hint of lifting nearside front lower suspension balljoint

hint of lifting offside front lower suspension balljoint

nearside front indicator lens repaired

nearside front tyre tread 1.6mm (worn raised tread area)

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm (worn raised tread area)

offside front indicator lens small hole

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm (worn raised tread area)

offside rear brake pipe corroding

various brake pipes furring

Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,775 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 78,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,915 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 70,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,665 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,025 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 64,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,371 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,037 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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P861 FOD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P861 FOD, 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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P861 FOD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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