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P249 PVM

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,501 mi
Last recorded153,501 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 PVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 153,501 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 153,501 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 150,954 miles

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

Oil leak

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 11 Mar 2010 145,758 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 145,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 141,262 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 138,601 miles

ALL ROAD WHEELS SLIGHTLY PROTRUDING FROM WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 10 Mar 2007 136,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 131,682 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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P249 PVM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P249 PVM, 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 P249 PVM registered?

P249 PVM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 4 December 1999.

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The MOT history for P249 PVM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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