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W781 RCR

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,126 mi
Last recorded165,126 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 RCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 165,126 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 165,126 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 160,480 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near ARB mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 160,478 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near ARB mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 155,850 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 155,850 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 148,870 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 145,489 miles

numerous areas of light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2012 145,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

numerous areas of light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2011 141,941 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 141,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temporary repair to centre exhaust system

Pass 14 Jun 2010 138,179 miles

front exhaust slight blow and has been temporary repaired

nearside front top suspension arm slight play in inner joints

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2009 44,788 miles

play in nearside front top suspension ball joint

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorated

track rod ends slight play on both sides

Fail 13 May 2009 44,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

play in nearside front top suspension ball joint

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorated

track rod ends slight play on both sides

Pass 11 Jul 2008 127,359 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres rubbing steering component when on full lock

Fail 1 Jul 2008 127,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres rubbing steering component when on full lock

Pass 5 Jul 2007 118,813 miles

slight play in steering joint's

Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,933 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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W781 RCR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 98,889 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 W781 RCR, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W781 RCR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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