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W158 LBU

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,916 mi
Last recorded135,916 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 LBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 135,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,730 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,021 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,121 miles

Rear seats folded down belts not tested

Fail 25 Aug 2017 104,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear seats folded down belts not tested

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,633 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,105 miles

both front wheels slight play wheel bearings

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

underneath of car surafce but not resulting in holes

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 73,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 70,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,983 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 61,273 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,643 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,718 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,135 miles

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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W158 LBU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W158 LBU, 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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W158 LBU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W158 LBU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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