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S120 EAP

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,085 mi
Last recorded157,085 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 EAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 157,085 miles

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

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

Upper Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 148,721 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 148,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 141,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 141,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% out (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 129,211 miles

Advise nearside front fog lamp missing

Fail 21 May 2014 129,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Advise nearside front fog lamp missing

Pass 3 May 2013 127,949 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 127,947 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 123,796 miles

nearside inner constant velocity gaitor split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 118,598 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 118,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 86,065 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,292 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 69,197 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 59,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 59,169 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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S120 EAP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S120 EAP, 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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S120 EAP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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