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V253 HUY

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,945 mi
Last recorded107,945 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 HUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 104,289 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT DIFF MAIN SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,702 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 92,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,337 miles

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both door steps corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 86,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 85,566 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 84,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 83,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 80,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,573 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 75,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,414 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,801 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 68,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,444 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

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

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

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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V253 HUY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V253 HUY, 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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V253 HUY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V253 HUY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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