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M121 MSG

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,755 mi
Last recorded163,755 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 MSG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 163,755 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 154,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 146,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 138,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 130,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,420 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 119,390 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 113,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 99,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,616 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 98,575 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,347 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,317 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,107 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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M121 MSG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M121 MSG, 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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M121 MSG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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