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RIL 9750

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,279 mi
Last recorded103,279 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 9750
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 103,279 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid low

heavey corrosion on chassis and steering components not excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,761 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 98,648 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r fog lens is cracked

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

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

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

n/s/ wiper split at end

transfer box has a broken mounting

Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,213 miles

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

Rear discs are corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 93,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear discs are corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,886 miles

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

rear discs are corroded

spare tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2011 87,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gearbox mount deteriorated

rear discs are corroded

spare tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,317 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 83,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,931 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 69,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,278 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 62,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,297 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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RIL 9750 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RIL 9750, 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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RIL 9750 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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