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L19 SGW

1997 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,567 mi
Last recorded142,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger128,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 SGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2020 142,567 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 141,115 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 141,315 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 139,756 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 138,869 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 138,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 136,989 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,445 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 131,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 129,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 126,426 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 120,581 miles

advise front anti rollbar bushes slight movement

slight exhaust blow on middle box

Pass 17 Jan 2006 114,112 miles

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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L19 SGW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 128,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L19 SGW, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L19 SGW registered?

L19 SGW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L19 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 SGW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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