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M243 VGR

1995 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

333,286 mi
Last recorded333,286 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 VGR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 333,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 121,283 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 101,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 75,036 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 75,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M243 VGR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M243 VGR, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M243 VGR registered?

M243 VGR is a 1995 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M243 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M243 VGR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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