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W549 YCE

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,712 mi
Last recorded94,712 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 YCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 94,712 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,516 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides outer (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust has slight leak

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 91,516 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides outer (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust has slight leak

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear chassis slightly corroded

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,700 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,700 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,781 miles

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,384 miles

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

all front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Nov 2014 88,384 miles

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

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

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

all front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,702 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,702 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,739 miles

slight play in n/side front wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2012 84,719 miles

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

slight play in n/side front wheel

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,649 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 66,043 miles

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

N/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall & a nail in the tread .

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 62,299 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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W549 YCE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W549 YCE, 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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W549 YCE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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