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Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,477 cc

V647 FAWMOT history

V647 FAW is a silver diesel Mitsubishi Challenger first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 191,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
191,610 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V647 FAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Challenger
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V647 FAW was last recorded at 191,610 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,585 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
6,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,610 miles
  • 2025 – 183,896 miles
  • 2024 – 173,421 miles
  • 2023 – 162,332 miles
  • 2022 – 150,160 miles
  • 2021 – 145,161 miles
  • 2019 – 132,519 miles
  • 2018 – 129,713 miles
  • 2017 – 125,810 miles
  • 2016 – 118,801 miles
  • 2015 – 114,172 miles
  • 2014 – 108,774 miles
  • 2013 – 100,374 miles
  • 2012 – 96,147 miles
  • 2011 – 91,177 miles
  • 2010 – 86,448 miles
  • 2009 – 81,280 miles
  • 2008 – 75,818 miles
  • 2007 – 75,652 miles
  • 2006 – 68,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,610 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth body sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake backing plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,610 miles (+25)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    191,610 miles
    Test number
    513903120143
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth body sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake backing plates corroded

  2. Fail191,585 miles (+7,689)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,585 miles
    Test number
    701624065533
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth body sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake backing plates corroded

  3. Pass183,896 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    183,896 miles
    Test number
    571323455818
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside brake back plate missing

  4. Fail183,874 miles (+10,453)13 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,874 miles
    Test number
    239971690602
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,421 miles
    Test number
    490582287186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail173,421 miles (+11,089)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,421 miles
    Test number
    193304844370
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,332 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,332 miles
    Test number
    738314616957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,331 miles (+12,171)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,331 miles
    Test number
    686058561317
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass150,160 miles (+4,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,160 miles
    Test number
    394771614912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass145,161 miles (+12,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,161 miles
    Test number
    182090213842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,519 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,519 miles
    Test number
    487559951784
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail132,518 miles (+2,805)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,518 miles
    Test number
    936972913748
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass129,713 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,713 miles
    Test number
    443653509580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,810 miles (+7,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,810 miles
    Test number
    806617761886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass118,801 miles (+4,629)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,801 miles
    Test number
    274055989096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass114,172 miles (+75)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,172 miles
    Test number
    299500852073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail114,097 miles (+5,323)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,097 miles
    Test number
    900160445272
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are scrubbing off on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass108,774 miles (+4,135)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,774 miles
    Test number
    308572854329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass104,639 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    467211344024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,374 miles (+4,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,374 miles
    Test number
    437617153030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass96,147 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,147 miles
    Test number
    575534352094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,177 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,177 miles
    Test number
    836755751034
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail91,175 miles (+4,727)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    625144451071
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass86,448 miles (+5,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,448 miles
    Test number
    850449120032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass81,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    214143249008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail81,280 miles (+5,462)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    703622449027
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass75,818 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,818 miles
    Test number
    210825418029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,652 miles (+7,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,652 miles
    Test number
    971674707341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass68,128 miles (+14,102)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    432392016435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,026 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,026 miles
    Test number
    414569916096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail53,777 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,777 miles
    Test number
    652843616098
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about V647 FAW

Does V647 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V647 FAW is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V647 FAW?
The MOT on V647 FAW is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V647 FAW done?
V647 FAW was recorded at 191,610 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,834 miles a year.
Has V647 FAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V647 FAW has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V647 FAW 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 V647 FAW find?
V647 FAW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; both body sills corroded, and 1 more.

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