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W104 VGW

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,947 mi
Last recorded166,947 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 VGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 166,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 164,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 159,871 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 155,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 151,886 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 146,841 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 141,753 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 133,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 127,892 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 127,889 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,042 miles

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

Underside off vehicle generaly very rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2009 120,420 miles

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

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

Underside off vehicle generaly very rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2008 114,889 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 114,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 104,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 93,789 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 93,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 80,516 miles

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

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

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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W104 VGW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W104 VGW, 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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W104 VGW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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