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W953 TRY

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,592 mi
Last recorded108,592 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 TRY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,592 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 103,191 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,753 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 97,736 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main run x2 at side of the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,794 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,794 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn thin in outer edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 69,072 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,504 miles

both front outer antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front outer antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,806 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 40,572 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,797 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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W953 TRY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W953 TRY, 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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W953 TRY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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