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V885 DYD

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,754 mi
Last recorded140,754 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 DYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 140,754 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 129,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (3.5.1i)

various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 119,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 119,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 115,485 miles

Corrosion in various areas underside including components

Light fraying drivers seat belt

NSF tyre wear on shoulder

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 111,215 miles

Nearside tyre tread low.

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

Various areas underside corroded including chassis & components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 111,215 miles

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

Nearside tyre tread low.

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

Rear brake pad retaining pins corroded.

Various areas underside corroded including chassis & components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 107,157 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside/offside chassis rusted

Fail 27 Jun 2013 107,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside/offside chassis rusted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,208 miles

Chassis & others ares underside of vehcle corroding.

NSR brake slight binding .

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

Rusty brake pipes front & rear.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,436 miles

all underside and brake pipes heavy undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2010 95,613 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 95,566 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 91,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,774 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 85,673 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 74,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,528 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 68,528 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V885 DYD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V885 DYD, 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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V885 DYD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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