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P429 PKJ

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,325 mi
Last recorded175,325 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 PKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 175,325 miles

near side rear tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Apr 2010 171,059 miles

Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn/not fully secured.Advise replacement as soon as possible.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 171,059 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Advise replacement of corroded brake pipes listed on advisory(VT32).As soon as possible.

Brake pedal rubber anti slip worn/not fully secured.Advise replacement as soon as possible.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 160,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 160,621 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 152,990 miles

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

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 152,990 miles

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

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

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

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2006 141,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside & nearside Front inner C.V. boots split& leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear brake pipes are rusting

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 131,330 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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P429 PKJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P429 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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P429 PKJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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