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PM03 BFV

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,979 mi
Last recorded106,979 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 BFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,979 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 106,979 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 104,011 miles

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

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

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

offside front wing mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,711 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,445 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 84,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,355 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded

nearside front wheel binding on very near excessive

offside and nearside doorsteps very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front to rear chassis rails very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills and rear inne arches very heavily corroded

rear springs very heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,857 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 75,857 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,177 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 72,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 62,545 miles

rear number plate laminates getting separated

rear spring top and bottom retaining brackets getting corroded

some corrosion front and rear chassis to body mounting points

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some play steering idler gears

some play steering reaction balljoints

Fail 22 May 2006 62,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate laminates getting separated

rear spring top and bottom retaining brackets getting corroded

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some play steering reaction balljoints and idler gears

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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PM03 BFV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PM03 BFV, 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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PM03 BFV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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