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R140 VUX

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,041 mi
Last recorded108,041 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 VUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 108,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre slight cracking in sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2011 108,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre slight cracking in sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2010 104,760 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 100,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 92,538 miles

(1)n/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r seat belts slow to retract(2)front number plate showing signs of deteriation(3)some play in n/s lower ball joint(4)n/s/f inner c/v boot split(5)rear anti roll bar link bushs starting to crack (6)some play in o/s/f inne

Fail 25 Nov 2008 92,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

(1)n/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r seat belts slow to retract(2)front number plate showing signs of deteriation(3)some play in n/s lower ball joint(4)n/s/f inner c/v boot split(5)rear anti roll bar link bushs starting to crack (6)some play in o/s/f inne

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,134 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2006 75,476 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 75,476 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R140 VUX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol 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 R140 VUX, 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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R140 VUX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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