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RY52 DCV

2002 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,245 mi
Last recorded86,245 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger113,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 DCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,080 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 85,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 82,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at b pillar base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at b pillar base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2018 82,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at b pillar base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at b pillar base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2017 77,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,436 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,010 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 65,200 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,682 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,444 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 54,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,188 miles

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

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

hand brake near end of free travle

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,541 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,964 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,839 miles

chassis plate not on bulkhead †number on chassis rail rusted and hard to read

Fail 7 Oct 2005 19,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis plate not on bulkhead †number on o/s chassis rail rusted and hard to read

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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RY52 DCV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 113,816 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 RY52 DCV, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY52 DCV registered?

RY52 DCV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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