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W131 PHT

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,475 mi
Last recorded165,475 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 PHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 165,475 miles

chassis in very poor condition throughout advise steam clean and inspection

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust section missing

Fail 18 Feb 2019 165,471 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis in very poor condition throughout advise steam clean and inspection

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust section missing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 165,305 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Fail 23 Jan 2018 165,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Pass 20 Feb 2017 164,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi join (7.1.2)

Front Oil Leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 162,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nsf brake pipe corroding. chalked.

Nsf bumper mounts deteriorating.

Nsf steering component has slight play. chalked.

Nsf tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Unable to clearly see brake pads.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 162,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Chalked (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nsf brake pipe corroding. chalked.

Nsf bumper mounts deteriorating.

Nsf steering component has slight play. chalked.

Nsf tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Unable to clearly see brake pads.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 157,865 miles

Front bumper insecure

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 157,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Unable to clearly see inner front or rear brake pads.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 151,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 143,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some fuel supply pipes are corroded,though not any leaks

Fail 16 Jan 2013 143,786 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded on the lips

brake master cylinder fluid level below maximum

oil level low

some fuel supply pipes are corroded,though not any leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2012 134,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of fuel metal pipes around fuel tank corroded

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted in areas

nearside front bumper area damaged and not fully secured,but not likely to fall off

steering components etc covered in oil,though not any leaks at time of test

tow bar electrical connector not fully secured

Fail 25 Jan 2012 134,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of fuel metal pipes around fuel tank corroded

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted in areas

brake fluid level warning light lit on dashboard

nearside front bumper area damaged and not fully secured,but not likely to fall off

oil leak at front of engine areas, covering steering components etc

tow bar electrical connector not fully secured

unable to fully visualise rear brake pads

Pass 1 Feb 2011 124,483 miles

both front tyres worn shoulders

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth and worn shoulders

various brake pipes corroded,but not to excess

Fail 31 Jan 2011 124,476 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres worn shoulders

brake warning light lit on dashboard

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth and worn shoulders

various brake pipes corroded,but not to excess

Pass 15 Feb 2010 113,336 miles

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

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

areas of oil cooler metal fluid pipe heavily corroded

both sides rear brake discs corroded on lips

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder,and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

Fail 10 Feb 2010 113,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

areas of oil cooler metal fluid pipe heavily corroded

both sides rear brake discs corroded on lips

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder,and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

Pass 10 Feb 2009 101,761 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear seat belt becoming slow to retract

Fail 5 Feb 2009 101,755 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light illuminated on dashboard

nearside rear seat belt becoming slow to retract

Pass 28 Jan 2008 93,183 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 93,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,958 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W131 PHT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W131 PHT, 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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W131 PHT is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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