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P985 WGS

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,474 mi
Last recorded107,474 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 WGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 107,474 miles

advice on general age related corrosion to all under body component's

Pass 1 Aug 2024 106,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 105,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,623 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 103,619 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 101,601 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 101,585 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 100,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,412 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,412 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,690 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 86,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 84,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,129 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,368 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 81,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,756 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P985 WGS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 3,000cc 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 P985 WGS, 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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P985 WGS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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