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W248 AGJ

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,776 mi
Last recorded145,776 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 AGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r brake pipe on calliper rusted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear brake pipe from compensator to axle rusted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 145,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured along chassis by roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured along chassis by roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s/r brake pipe on calliper rusted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear brake pipe from compensator to axle rusted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 139,687 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

play in all front roll bar bushes

play in all rear roll bar bushes

Fail 7 Oct 2015 139,684 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

play in all front roll bar bushes

play in all rear roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,722 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Sep 2013 121,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

small cut in o/s/f outer sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,401 miles

brake supply pipe beside fuel tank signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s front outer roll bar bushes worn

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wing extension missing

rear roll bar D bushes slight wear

Fail 25 Sep 2012 113,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake supply pipe beside fuel tank signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s front outer roll bar bushes worn

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wing extension missing

rear roll bar D bushes slight wear

Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,816 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 104,816 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,310 miles

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

rear chassis rust

Fail 24 Sep 2009 83,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear chassis rust

Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,485 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 77,479 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 59,309 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 59,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear diff balance weight loose.both front botto m ball joints & w/bearing slight slack

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,385 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 44,139 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 43,509 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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W248 AGJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W248 AGJ, 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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W248 AGJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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