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LJZ 8826

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,239 mi
Last recorded145,239 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 8826
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 145,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering linkage ball joints

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 139,090 miles

Diff oil fill plug damp

Handbrake travel high

Rear anti roll bar bushes perrished

Rear coil springs corroded

clutch feels worn

clutch slave compensator damp

Fail 13 Nov 2014 139,078 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Diff oil fill plug damp

Emmisions test aborted due to exhaust and gas leak

Handbrake travel high

Rear anti roll bar bushes perrished

Rear coil springs corroded

clutch feels worn

clutch slave compensator damp

Pass 14 Nov 2013 132,275 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 132,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All other rear brake pipes are rusty or if replaced are poorly fitted.

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 125,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 112,818 miles

play in both front wheelbearings

rear brake pipe from hose to axle corroded

rear exhaust split and starting to blow

Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 103,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,997 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 90,997 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/F brakes binding

Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,224 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 83,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2006 75,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

centre exhaust silencer rear mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer rear mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2006 67,180 miles

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

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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LJZ 8826 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 64.7%.

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 LJZ 8826, 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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What year was LJZ 8826 registered?

LJZ 8826 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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