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R302 CUR

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,836 mi
Last recorded121,836 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 CUR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,836 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 121,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,438 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,525 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 112,513 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,708 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,901 miles

brake discs wearing

Fail 16 Jul 2012 97,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 102,546 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 102,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 99,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,697 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 96,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,140 miles

nearside front wheel bearings has slight play

nearside inner CV gaiter split

small stone chip in Zone 'A' of windscreen less than 10mm diameter

Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,856 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded

smoke levels emitted only just within legal limits

Pass 22 May 2006 86,423 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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R302 CUR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 128,962 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 R302 CUR, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R302 CUR is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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