Mitsubishi Challenger
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,477 cc
T135 MBAMOT history
T135 MBA is a green diesel Mitsubishi Challenger first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,814 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 153,814 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,816 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T135 MBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Challenger
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,477 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T135 MBA was last recorded at 153,814 miles on 24 Mar 2023, 7,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 146,528 miles · 10 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,286 miles
- Average per year
- 5,816 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 153,814 miles
- 2022 – 146,528 miles
- 2021 – 141,382 miles
- 2020 – 132,992 miles
- 2019 – 125,727 miles
- 2018 – 119,852 miles
- 2017 – 114,014 miles
- 2016 – 110,680 miles
- 2015 – 106,196 miles
- 2014 – 101,189 miles
- 2013 – 95,929 miles
- 2012 – 93,539 miles
- 2011 – 88,358 miles
- 2010 – 82,238 miles
- 2009 – 76,239 miles
- 2008 – 69,505 miles
- 2007 – 62,287 miles
- 2006 – 54,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,814 miles
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s, o/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower x 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded and filler pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s , o/s upper and lower x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,814 miles (+7,286)2 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 153,814 miles
- Test number
- 141399629956
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s, o/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower x 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded and filler pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s , o/s upper and lower x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,528 miles (+5,146)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 146,528 miles
- Test number
- 479684284923
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll under body corroded
Pass141,382 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 141,382 miles
- Test number
- 825117276863
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,382 miles (+8,390)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,382 miles
- Test number
- 345606488796
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,992 miles (+7,265)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 132,992 miles
- Test number
- 405975661997
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body, chassis,suspension,steering & brake components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass125,727 miles (+56)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 125,727 miles
- Test number
- 227061587789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail125,671 miles (+5,819)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,671 miles
- Test number
- 385311126668
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass119,852 miles (+5,838)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 119,852 miles
- Test number
- 634163546097
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass114,014 miles (+3,334)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 114,014 miles
- Test number
- 743994701769
- AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,680 miles (+4,484)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 110,680 miles
- Test number
- 890217411809
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,196 miles (+5,007)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 106,196 miles
- Test number
- 857142645011
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSpare tyre flat
Pass101,189 miles (+5,260)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 101,189 miles
- Test number
- 407698034076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,929 miles (+2,390)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 95,929 miles
- Test number
- 146429533432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,539 miles (+5,181)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 93,539 miles
- Test number
- 258621542047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,358 miles (+6,120)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 88,358 miles
- Test number
- 477632741027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,238 miles (+5,999)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 82,238 miles
- Test number
- 681529930038
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass76,239 miles (+6,734)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 76,239 miles
- Test number
- 103997329469
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass69,505 miles (+7,218)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,505 miles
- Test number
- 440569048060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,287 miles (+7,740)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 62,287 miles
- Test number
- 804735947034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,547 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 54,547 miles
- Test number
- 774428056010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about T135 MBA
- Does T135 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T135 MBA expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T135 MBA?
- The MOT on T135 MBA expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T135 MBA done?
- T135 MBA was recorded at 153,814 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 5,816 miles a year.
- Has T135 MBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T135 MBA has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on T135 MBA 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 T135 MBA find?
- T135 MBA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects and 15 advisories: suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s, o/s upper and lower; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4, and 14 more.
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