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CKZ 4940

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

143,728 mi
Last recorded143,728 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKZ 4940
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 143,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cross member / crash bar heavily corroded and holed

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front body mountings (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both HEAVILY corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis HEAVILY corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 143,724 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cross member / crash bar heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both HEAVILY corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis HEAVILY corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 140,804 miles

All suspension bushes and dustcovers worn and perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box rubber mounting failed ()

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre perishing

Fail 11 Aug 2021 140,785 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner face of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension bushes and dustcovers worn and perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box rubber mounting failed ()

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2020 138,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion to body/chassis/suspension

Fail 12 Aug 2020 138,013 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front body mounting in wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar link mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front body mounting in wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Middle body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar link mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion to body/chassis/suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2019 134,527 miles

Both sills have some corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security second out of 4 on that side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 129,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop broken

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc backplate corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,587 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play at both ends of the steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 124,587 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play at both ends of the steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,837 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both rear brake discs are corroded

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

Vehicle has general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2016 119,808 miles

Centre 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)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Vehicle has general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,157 miles

Both rear brake discs are in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 115,157 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake discs are in poor condition

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

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

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

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 108,089 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S Front Brake Binding Slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,376 miles

Gearbox Stabaliser Mount Broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

O/S Rear Lamp Lens damaged

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

Tow Ball Cover Fitted At Test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 103,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox Stabaliser Mount Broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

O/S Rear Lamp Lens damaged

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

Tow Ball Cover Fitted At Test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,393 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 99,393 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 95,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,126 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 91,126 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,866 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 83,866 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,119 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 71,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 64,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre worn to excess on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2006 64,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn to excess on outer edge

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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CKZ 4940 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 105,482 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 CKZ 4940, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CKZ 4940 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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