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T223 REU

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,192 mi
Last recorded133,192 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT223 REU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 133,192 miles

CAT SECTION OF EXHAUST LEAKING

CHASSIS & BODY SILL ENDS CORRODED

Fail 2 Nov 2018 133,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 127,504 miles

O/S & N/S REAR MID TO CHASSIS CORRDED

Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,782 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED - NEXT TO FUEL TANK

Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,950 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES - BY FUEL TANK

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE - ACROSS AXLE

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO MOT LIMIT

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED & LEAKING

Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,968 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S/REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,670 miles

O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

O/S/F CV BOOT DAMAGED BUT STILL SEALING

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,959 miles

N/S/R Seat belt slow to rewind (Borderline)

O/S/R Seat belt slow to rewind (Borderline)

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

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

Very slight wear in steering idler track rod end

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,238 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 77,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,693 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 74,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,367 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 66,048 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 59,433 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T223 REU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T223 REU, 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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T223 REU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T223 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T223 REU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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