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P597 KLS

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,588 mi
Last recorded125,588 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 KLS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,588 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 125,588 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 125,349 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 125,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 118,073 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 118,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 113,390 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 105,216 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,031 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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P597 KLS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc 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 P597 KLS, 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 P597 KLS registered?

P597 KLS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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