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Mitsubishi Challenger

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,477 cc

T117 ARFMOT history

T117 ARF is a red diesel Mitsubishi Challenger first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
199,195 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T117 ARF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Challenger
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T117 ARF was last recorded at 199,195 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,700 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,495 miles
Average per year
6,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,195 miles
  • 2025 – 196,700 miles
  • 2024 – 194,028 miles
  • 2023 – 191,081 miles
  • 2022 – 186,367 miles
  • 2021 – 181,992 miles
  • 2020 – 179,128 miles
  • 2019 – 175,754 miles
  • 2018 – 170,724 miles
  • 2017 – 170,417 miles
  • 2016 – 165,231 miles
  • 2015 – 157,421 miles
  • 2014 – 151,412 miles
  • 2013 – 144,069 miles
  • 2012 – 134,392 miles
  • 2011 – 123,441 miles
  • 2010 – 112,760 miles
  • 2009 – 99,511 miles
  • 2008 – 88,033 miles
  • 2006 – 78,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,195 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking around fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various places front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Slight vibration & leak from centre exhaust box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,195 miles (+2,495)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,195 miles
    Test number
    854002257382
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking around fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various places front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass196,700 miles (+2,672)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    196,700 miles
    Test number
    434658038450
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has as mall hole on outer of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass194,028 miles (+2,947)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    194,028 miles
    Test number
    365343752495
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security along chassis and body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security along chassis and body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass191,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    191,081 miles
    Test number
    348067856188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill panel corroding

  5. Fail191,080 miles (+4,713)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,080 miles
    Test number
    753967509715
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill panel corroding

  6. Pass186,367 miles (+4,375)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    186,367 miles
    Test number
    486543644275
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass181,992 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    181,992 miles
    Test number
    211345712651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass179,128 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    179,128 miles
    Test number
    853264326405
    • AdvisorySlight vibration & leak from centre exhaust box

  9. Fail179,080 miles (+3,326)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,080 miles
    Test number
    498551294427
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight vibration & leak from centre exhaust box

  10. Pass175,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,754 miles
    Test number
    151395510626
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust box noisey
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower shock absorber bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroding

  11. Fail175,732 miles (+5,008)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,732 miles
    Test number
    466032437836
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust box noisey
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower shock absorber bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear chassis legs corroding

  12. Pass170,724 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    170,724 miles
    Test number
    343296291355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail170,717 miles (+300)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,717 miles
    Test number
    577789006526
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass170,417 miles (+5,186)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    170,417 miles
    Test number
    225192317912
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass165,231 miles (+7,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    165,231 miles
    Test number
    994220407605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  16. Pass157,421 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    157,421 miles
    Test number
    425963625035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail157,421 miles (+6,009)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,421 miles
    Test number
    785242025078
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass151,412 miles (+7,343)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    151,412 miles
    Test number
    169110314426
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  19. Pass144,069 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    144,069 miles
    Test number
    465635323007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteClutch thrust bearing noisey.

  20. Fail144,069 miles (+9,677)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,069 miles
    Test number
    628856113077
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteClutch thrust bearing noisey.

  21. Pass134,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    134,392 miles
    Test number
    678630722025
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail134,392 miles (+10,951)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,392 miles
    Test number
    739690722074
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass123,441 miles (+10,681)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    123,441 miles
    Test number
    685475121054
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass112,760 miles (+13,249)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    112,760 miles
    Test number
    400452420036
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

  25. Pass99,511 miles (+11,478)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    99,511 miles
    Test number
    503490239021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,033 miles (+9,883)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    88,033 miles
    Test number
    894824628067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    403116616286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T117 ARF

Does T117 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T117 ARF expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T117 ARF?
The MOT on T117 ARF expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T117 ARF done?
T117 ARF was recorded at 199,195 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,070 miles a year.
Has T117 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T117 ARF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T117 ARF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T117 ARF find?
T117 ARF failed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside rear fuel pipe leaking around fuel tank, and 9 more.

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