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R160 DNP

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,681 mi
Last recorded86,681 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 DNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,681 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 82,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

missfire intermitent

Fail 31 Jul 2021 82,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

missfire intermitent

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion building up underneath

Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,553 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen has small stone chip outside zone a

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner has slight exhaust leak

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,060 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 76,060 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,057 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre, devoid of tread on outside edge.

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 70,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre, devoid of tread on outside edge.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,779 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,282 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,705 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,246 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 54,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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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R160 DNP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R160 DNP, 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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R160 DNP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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