1996 Mitsubishi Challenger 2.8L Diesel · P885 DFP
1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 214,073 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2800cc
P885 DFP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
- 214,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P885 DFP Mileage History
- 05/10/2021209,291 mi
- 06/10/2021209,293 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/2022214,073 mi+4,780 mi
Average of roughly 4,584 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P885 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (P885 DFP) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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