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K16 CGS

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,584 mi
Last recorded158,584 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 CGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 158,584 miles

all vehicle under chassis slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 158,305 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 158,300 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 147,393 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 140,644 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chassis heavily corroded (but not to excess).

rear exhaust section has been cut short

Fail 9 Feb 2011 140,644 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chassis heavily corroded (but not to excess).

Pass 15 Sep 2009 138,409 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front and rear chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 132,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis,floor and all suspension components are very rusty

emitting white smoke on tickover

some wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2007 126,473 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 117,156 miles

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

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

stearing link arm slight play n/s

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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K16 CGS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K16 CGS, 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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K16 CGS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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