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W266 OAO

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,753 mi
Last recorded117,753 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 OAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 117,753 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,805 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,683 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,325 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front suspension noisy

various rear brake pipes corroded across axle

wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 108,108 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear fog lamp damaged

some corrosion to wheel arches

Fail 12 Feb 2013 108,108 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear fog lamp damaged

some corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

some corrosion to various wheel arches

Pass 16 Feb 2011 102,194 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 102,194 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,262 miles

slight play detected at both front wheel bearings

slight wear detected at both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,158 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 95,158 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear tyres getting towards legal limit of 1.6mm

Slight play N/S/R Anti roll bar bush

Pass 15 Feb 2008 92,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,354 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,942 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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W266 OAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W266 OAO, 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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W266 OAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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