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X183 HHL

2001 Mitsubishi Challenger

Multi-colour Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,380 mi
Last recorded147,380 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Challenger124,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 HHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 147,380 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pair (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Pair (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has been fitted with suspension lift kit and larger diameter off road tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2025 142,101 miles

Front brake back plate corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,952 miles

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

underbody general surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis weld repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

under body area corroded around weld repairs

Fail 28 Oct 2022 142,207 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid light fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid light fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under body area corroded around weld repairs

Pass 20 Sep 2021 133,655 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody applied sealant

Pass 21 Aug 2020 123,280 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

chassis area and under body is heavily under sealed and difficult to inspect

signs of tape repair to front outer anti roll ball bushes

Fail 20 Aug 2020 123,276 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer [insecure] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

chassis area and under body is heavily under sealed and difficult to inspect

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,645 miles

Offside Rear brake little not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

area of chassis heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

Fail 14 Aug 2019 111,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake little not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

area of chassis heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,024 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

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

front cross member holed but not prescribed area

Fail 18 Jul 2017 101,015 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

front cross member holed but not prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jul 2016 95,609 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,500 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 88,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,459 miles

slight corosion on both fron caliper brake pipes

slight play on control arm offside front

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,721 miles

corrosion on chassis legs

slight corosion on brake pipes

slight movement on both side front arm uppers

slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,701 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 58,381 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 58,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

brake flexi hoses started to wear

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on other brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,094 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,940 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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X183 HHL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Challenger in Multi-colour with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 124,215 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 X183 HHL, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X183 HHL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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