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L7 PVG

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,698 mi
Last recorded131,698 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 PVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 131,698 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both side step brackets corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 126,259 miles

Both door steps corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel filler neck damp

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 126,258 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both door steps corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel filler neck damp

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,398 miles

all underside of car and chassis components rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2017 116,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all underside of car and chassis components rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2016 111,783 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 111,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,486 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 74,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,741 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,103 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,442 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,943 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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L7 PVG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L7 PVG, 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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L7 PVG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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