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P373 PKJ

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,368 mi
Last recorded89,368 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 PKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 89,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 89,365 miles

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 85,868 miles

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 May 2023 83,333 miles

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from the engine bay.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine bay

screen cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2020 77,358 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,978 miles

Offside Rear corrosion by tail pipe out of prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jan 2018 63,978 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill / inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill / inner wing (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear corrosion by tail pipe out of prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jan 2017 63,062 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,008 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,008 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear inner sills badly corrodid

chassis corrodid

rear exhaust corrodid

rear heater pipes corroded and seaping

Pass 29 Dec 2014 61,051 miles

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

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

o/s/r lower door sill starting to rust

rear chasses starting to rust both sides

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,130 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,505 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

general corrosion to chassis + suspension components

o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r seat belts slow to retract

Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

general corrosion to chassis + suspension components

o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r seat belts slow to retract

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Spare tyre defective

bare wire exposed under bonnet

center exhaust mounting broken

Fail 24 Feb 2011 51,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bare wire exposed under bonnet

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant pipes corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 47,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant pipes corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,018 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,857 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 39,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

all four tyres starting to perish

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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P373 PKJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P373 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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P373 PKJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 18 August 1999.

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