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MLZ 5486

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,902 mi
Last recorded119,902 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 5486
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 119,902 miles

second shocker and ball joint replaced

Fail 14 May 2009 119,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis legs

corrosion underfloor front to rear

oil leak

pads started to wear

slight play on nearside front ball joint

Pass 31 Mar 2008 115,625 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 115,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 102,733 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 102,601 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,521 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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MLZ 5486 is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MLZ 5486, 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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What year was MLZ 5486 registered?

MLZ 5486 is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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