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P969 YAE

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

322,999 mi
Last recorded322,999 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 YAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 322,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/n/s front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/n/s front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear light lens slightly cracked with tape on

Oil leak ()

Underbody & components slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

steering system has slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2016 306,680 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering system

Fail 23 Dec 2015 306,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering system

Pass 18 Dec 2014 286,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 286,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 7,434 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 246,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s rear disc slightly scored

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 246,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rtear brake disc scored

rear diff slight oil leak

steering box pitman arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 21 Oct 2009 238,286 miles

n/s/f inner c.v gaiter split

Fail 16 Oct 2009 238,286 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 9 Oct 2008 225,848 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread low bald on edges.Also n/s/r tyre has a nail in

o/s/r brake pipe across rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 197,738 miles

both front anti-roll-bar bushes worn

fog light lense cracked

slight noise from steering

Pass 5 Oct 2006 163,064 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 163,064 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 136,470 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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P969 YAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P969 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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P969 YAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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