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W308 DCK

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,042 mi
Last recorded155,042 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 DCK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 155,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 144,063 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis is slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 144,060 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

chassis is slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,566 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 129,328 miles

rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

rear propshaft has slight play in front joint

Pass 16 Jul 2010 118,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 103,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 90,853 miles

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

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

front brake balance on limit recomend attention

Pass 6 Feb 2007 81,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 73,548 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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W308 DCK is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W308 DCK, 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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W308 DCK is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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