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P266 PKJ

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,398 mi
Last recorded143,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 PKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 143,398 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 143,363 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 143,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 138,529 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 133,939 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 129,484 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 129,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 124,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 119,147 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 113,458 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 113,458 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 109,330 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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P266 PKJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P266 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 P266 PKJ registered?

P266 PKJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is P266 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 PKJ shows 12 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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