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J40 WMD

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,609 mi
Last recorded123,609 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 WMD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 123,609 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 123,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 114,962 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 114,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light appears on the dashboard

interier mirror missing

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 8 Apr 2009 105,561 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 105,553 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 94,234 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,241 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 84,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

engine misfire

engine warning light on

slight exhaust blow to rear silenser

unevn wear to front tyres low tyre tread may need tracking

wear to front anti roll bar bushes both side

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Challenger?

Based on 31,992 MOT tests across 2,473 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,987
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,575
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,622
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1,342
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,273
Stop lamp not working 981
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J40 WMD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 98,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Challenger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,575 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J40 WMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Challenger typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J40 WMD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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