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Mitsubishi Challenger

Red and Beige · Petrol · 1999 · 2,972 cc

T442 BBYMOT history

T442 BBY is a red and beige petrol Mitsubishi Challenger first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,750 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T442 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Challenger
Colour
Red and Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,972 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T442 BBY was last recorded at 81,750 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,257 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
493 miles
Average per year
2,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,750 miles
  • 2025 – 81,257 miles
  • 2024 – 80,603 miles
  • 2023 – 80,192 miles
  • 2022 – 79,524 miles
  • 2021 – 78,715 miles
  • 2020 – 78,222 miles
  • 2019 – 76,910 miles
  • 2018 – 75,313 miles
  • 2017 – 73,483 miles
  • 2016 – 72,270 miles
  • 2015 – 70,677 miles
  • 2014 – 68,979 miles
  • 2013 – 66,653 miles
  • 2012 – 65,417 miles
  • 2011 – 62,978 miles
  • 2010 – 60,344 miles
  • 2009 – 54,825 miles
  • 2008 – 50,258 miles
  • 2007 – 44,382 miles
  • 2006 – 39,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,750 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,750 miles (+493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,750 miles
    Test number
    597110094237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass81,257 miles (+654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,257 miles
    Test number
    522306419664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass80,603 miles (+411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    338975303018
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,192 miles (+668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,192 miles
    Test number
    608680410276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass79,524 miles (+809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,524 miles
    Test number
    209934335192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass78,715 miles (+493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    481436609234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass78,222 miles (+1,312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,222 miles
    Test number
    505838170665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering idler has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass76,910 miles (+1,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,910 miles
    Test number
    504786360218
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass75,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,313 miles
    Test number
    893716091103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop arm ball joint has slight play
  10. Fail75,313 miles (+1,830)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,313 miles
    Test number
    669179164643
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop arm ball joint has slight play
  11. Pass73,483 miles (+1,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,483 miles
    Test number
    425795750820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass72,270 miles (+1,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,270 miles
    Test number
    669147368446
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes around fuel tank corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box clamp corroded and exhaust rubber perished
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tail light unit cracked
  13. Pass70,677 miles (+1,698)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,677 miles
    Test number
    939471775080
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass68,979 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    767043074088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,653 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    417035773076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,417 miles (+2,439)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,417 miles
    Test number
    307457412137
    • NoteEngine oil leaks.
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded in places.
    • NoteFront pads look low.
    • NoteRear chassis rails corroded.
    • NoteUndertrays fitted.
  17. Pass62,978 miles (+2,634)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,978 miles
    Test number
    237000811411
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  18. Pass60,344 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    940265900157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,825 miles
    Test number
    314381619163
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail54,825 miles (+4,567)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,825 miles
    Test number
    950561919133
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass50,258 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    442058008113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,382 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    544154017117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,252 miles
    Test number
    651122446274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T442 BBY

Does T442 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T442 BBY is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T442 BBY?
The MOT on T442 BBY is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T442 BBY done?
T442 BBY was recorded at 81,750 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,138 miles a year.
Has T442 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T442 BBY has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T442 BBY 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 T442 BBY find?
T442 BBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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