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P885 PTR

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,161 mi
Last recorded167,161 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 PTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2016 167,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion to under body in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 162,636 miles

n/s front tyre wearing inside and outside edge

o/s front inner cv boot perished

o/s rear running boards light not working

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Sep 2015 162,636 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s front tyre wearing inside and outside edge

o/s front inner cv boot perished

o/s rear running boards light not working

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Aug 2014 157,590 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 152,519 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 147,073 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear brake discs

suface corrosion to rear chassie

Fail 3 Sep 2012 147,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

suface corrosion to rear chassie

Pass 5 Sep 2011 140,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion to chassis

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 26 Aug 2010 133,425 miles

oil dampness to engine and gearbox

rear antiroll bar drop link bushes slightly perished

rear coil springs rusty

slight corrossion to underbody and chasiss

Fail 25 Aug 2010 133,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

oil dampness to engine and gearbox

rear antiroll bar drop link bushes slightly perished

rear coil springs rusty

slight corrossion to underbody and chasiss

Pass 9 Sep 2009 126,904 miles

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

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

slight perishing to osf and nsf tyre sidewall.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 122,812 miles

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

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

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on suspension components

dampness around no:3 injector

lip on front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Oct 2008 122,675 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on suspension components

dampness around no:3 injector

lip on front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Oct 2007 117,355 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes covered by grease

Pass 12 Oct 2006 110,951 miles

Oil leak

front pads wearing low

near side front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre age cracking

slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in the nearside inner steering arm

vehicel leans to one side slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2006 110,917 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front pads wearing low

nearside front inner cv boot split

off side rear tyre age cracking

oil leeks

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

vehicle leans to one side slightly

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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P885 PTR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P885 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P885 PTR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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