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W979 WGK

2000 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,769 mi
Last recorded118,769 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger98,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 WGK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under body and chassis various stages corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2021 118,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under body and chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,413 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and body mounts various stages corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2020 115,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and body mounts various stages corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2019 112,301 miles

chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,561 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight play steering idler

under body chassis various stages corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2017 106,474 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play steering idler

under body chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,210 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 98,757 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,782 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,796 miles

front and rear reg plates slighty damaged

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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W979 WGK is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W979 WGK, 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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W979 WGK is a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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