MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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chassis in very poor condition throughout advise steam clean and inspection
oil leak on engine
rear exhaust section missing
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
both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
underside of vehicle rusty and weak in places
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
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)
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.
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.
Front bumper insecure
Slight play in front wheel bearings.
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.
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
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
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
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
both front tyres worn shoulders
offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth and worn shoulders
various brake pipes corroded,but not to excess
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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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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