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P229 PKJ

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,056 mi
Last recorded73,056 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 PKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 73,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,299 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,703 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 55,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 50,181 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 50,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,939 miles

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

slight play in o/s and n/s front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,496 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P229 PKJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P229 PKJ, 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 P229 PKJ registered?

P229 PKJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 29 May 1999.

Is P229 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 PKJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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