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R276 SBL

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,834 mi
Last recorded121,834 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 SBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 121,834 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 121,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 121,396 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in near side trackrod end inner ball joint

steering box ball joint has slight play

Fail 16 Aug 2011 121,396 miles

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)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in near side trackrod end inner ball joint

steering box ball joint has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,216 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s front headlamp lens damaged

rear number plate

Fail 16 Aug 2010 121,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s front headlamp lens damaged

rear number plate

Pass 30 Jul 2009 119,620 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 116,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 115,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 107,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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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R276 SBL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R276 SBL, 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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R276 SBL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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