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T220 KJF

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,162 mi
Last recorded138,162 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT220 KJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 138,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 138,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system into brake limit valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 137,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 137,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 128,295 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,855 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 121,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,117 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 116,117 miles

All position lamps not working sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,360 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 108,360 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

foot step supports and inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 105,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

foot step supports and inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 101,424 miles

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Oct 2012 101,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Aug 2011 95,311 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,311 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 85,383 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,383 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,651 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 68,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,332 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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T220 KJF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 105,482 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 T220 KJF, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T220 KJF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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