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V657 DSM

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,396 mi
Last recorded115,396 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 DSM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 115,396 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 111,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 107,019 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 106,836 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel filler neck in poor condition.

Fail 1 May 2006 98,154 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2006 98,154 miles

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

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

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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V657 DSM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V657 DSM, 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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V657 DSM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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