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K3 ARU

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,194 mi
Last recorded116,194 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 ARU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2022 116,194 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaking / broken away (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Transmission / gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail section missing / central section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component slightly loose Outer foot running board corroded / worn / (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,281 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 109,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Outer D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Outer D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 73,896 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 29 May 2018 72,948 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Surface corrosion on chassis not toi excess at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,448 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,373 miles

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

Exhaust centre to rear deteriating

Front wipers splitting but clearing the screen

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,654 miles

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,506 miles

Both front tyres are very slightly out of shape, but ok

Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,052 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,539 miles

Various front ball joint gaitors split. † †slight knocking noise whilst driving.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,615 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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K3 ARU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K3 ARU, 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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K3 ARU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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