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V947 DSM

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,899 mi
Last recorded143,899 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV947 DSM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 143,899 miles

corrosion inner sills and rear floor

front tyres worn

nearside idler arm worn

track rod ends worn nearside and offside

Pass 13 Nov 2014 143,278 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion throughout underbody

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 140,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 138,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 132,891 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 132,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 124,080 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2010 124,080 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 120,585 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 120,579 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 120,251 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 111,116 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 111,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 108,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 108,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 94,922 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 94,922 miles

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

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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V947 DSM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V947 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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V947 DSM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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