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S124 YHK

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

256,117 mi
Last recorded256,117 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 YHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 256,117 miles

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

Oil leak

fluid leak at offside rear axle

Pass 10 Jul 2013 247,327 miles

oil leak from o/s/r axle seal

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 238,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from offside rear hub

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 222,190 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 222,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 201,815 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 201,815 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2009 186,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 172,568 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 154,608 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 131,776 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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S124 YHK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S124 YHK, 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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S124 YHK is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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