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W303 XSB

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 XSB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,629 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,322 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,375 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 103,372 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 101,660 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,239 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 97,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to parts of underside

Fail 14 Feb 2011 92,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

heavy surface corrosion to parts of underside

Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,837 miles

Advise condition of rear discs and pads

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 134,871 miles

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

Oil leak

various sections of the exhaust are heavily corroded

very slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Fail 18 Dec 2008 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

various sections of the exhaust are heavily corroded

very slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

small cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 19 Dec 2006 71,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,761 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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W303 XSB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W303 XSB, 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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W303 XSB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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