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P480 SVX

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,484 mi
Last recorded229,484 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 SVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 229,484 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 221,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 207,255 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 201,536 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 201,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 186,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 184,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 184,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 181,400 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 181,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 175,037 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 158,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 137,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,610 miles

imbalance on front brakes of 21 %

Fail 18 Jan 2010 116,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 96,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slighlty loose

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,064 miles

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

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

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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P480 SVX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P480 SVX, 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 P480 SVX registered?

P480 SVX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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The MOT history for P480 SVX shows 18 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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