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R287 OYS

2003 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,288 mi
Last recorded36,288 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger120,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 OYS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 36,288 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner arches corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2019 36,288 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wings both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner arches corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2018 34,104 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 34,104 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,719 miles

Both wiper blades beginning to perish

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,239 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 17,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,585 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust blow

Fail 16 Jul 2012 5,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust blow

Pass 20 Dec 2010 102,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 108,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 102,414 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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R287 OYS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R287 OYS, 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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R287 OYS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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