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W874 VEV

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,775 mi
Last recorded97,775 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 VEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,104 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 95,041 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,407 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,375 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 91,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 83,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,450 miles

brake pipes corroded near petrol tank

Pass 3 Aug 2013 77,905 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 77,905 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 74,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear service brakes have a slightly uneven application.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,379 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 69,081 miles

offside rear brake disc is in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2010 69,081 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

offside rear brake disc is in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2009 65,925 miles

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

rear brake discs pitting quite badly on outer surfaces

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,388 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 62,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,436 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 57,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 50,320 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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W874 VEV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W874 VEV, 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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W874 VEV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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