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R55 GJS

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,180 mi
Last recorded126,180 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 GJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,180 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 120,683 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 95,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,320 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,942 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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R55 GJS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R55 GJS, 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 R55 GJS registered?

R55 GJS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is R55 GJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 GJS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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