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V649 ESR

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,411 mi
Last recorded80,411 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV649 ESR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,411 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,779 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 72,779 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,673 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2008 59,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 59,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,912 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 58,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 73,425 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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V649 ESR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V649 ESR, 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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V649 ESR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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