MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Chalenger
15 vehicles · 182 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Mitsubishi Chalenger vehicles and 182 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Chalenger has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 159,105 miles.
15
Vehicles
182
MOT tests
9,258
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Chalenger problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Chalenger MOT tests:
-
Other94%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
-
Seatbelts & equipment6%
-
Brakes3%
-
Emissions & nuisance3%
-
Body & structure2%
-
Lamps & electrical1%
-
Identification & plates0%
Mitsubishi Chalenger pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 60% |
| 3 | 7 | 71% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 9 | 67% |
| 6 | 9 | 67% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 8 | 100% |
| 10 | 19 | 74% |
| 11 | 15 | 67% |
| 12 | 15 | 80% |
| 13 | 9 | 89% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 12 | 67% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 9 | 67% |
| 18 | 9 | 67% |
| 19 | 8 | 75% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Diesel (15)
Most common Mitsubishi Chalenger MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Chalenger MOT tests:
- Oil leak (19 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (7 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (4 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
Mitsubishi Chalenger pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 231,595 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 134,314 |
| 2004 | 3 | 41 | 73% | 155,060 |
| 2003 | 1 | 20 | 100% | 148,824 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | 55% | 249,062 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 157,131 |
| 1996 | 7 | 77 | 69% | 142,925 |
Mitsubishi Chalenger reliability FAQ
Across 15 Mitsubishi Chalenger vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Chalenger MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Mitsubishi Chalenger in our data has covered around
159,105 miles.
Compare the Mitsubishi Chalenger
See how the Mitsubishi Chalenger stacks up against other Mitsubishi models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Mitsubishi Chalenger
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Mitsubishi models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks