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Mitsubishi Challenger

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,477 cc

T427 WYJMOT history

T427 WYJ is a green diesel Mitsubishi Challenger first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 177,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2021
Mileage
177,148 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2021
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T427 WYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Challenger
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T427 WYJ was last recorded at 177,148 miles on 25 Oct 2021, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2015: 25,909 miles, lower than 142,624 miles on 28 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,898 miles · 2 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
7,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 177,148 miles
  • 2020 – 176,898 miles
  • 2019 – 176,378 miles
  • 2018 – 175,078 miles
  • 2017 – 166,500 miles
  • 2016 – 155,900 miles
  • 2015 – 25,909 miles
  • 2014 – 142,624 miles
  • 2013 – 137,414 miles
  • 2012 – 130,929 miles
  • 2011 – 127,192 miles
  • 2010 – 106,932 miles
  • 2009 – 87,614 miles
  • 2008 – 79,045 miles
  • 2007 – 70,671 miles
  • 2006 – 56,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail177,148 miles
  • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail177,148 miles (+250)1 dangerous12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,148 miles
    Test number
    718304561498
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass176,898 miles (+520)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,898 miles
    Test number
    647514075896
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassia leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass176,378 miles (+1,300)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,378 miles
    Test number
    196659959764
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass175,078 miles (+8,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    175,078 miles
    Test number
    966645763424
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  5. Pass166,500 miles (+10,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    166,500 miles
    Test number
    397151964214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass155,900 miles (+129,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    155,900 miles
    Test number
    559823671170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  7. Pass25,909 miles (-116,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,909 miles
    Test number
    585936455013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass142,624 miles (+5,210)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,624 miles
    Test number
    936069754032
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass137,414 miles (+6,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    137,414 miles
    Test number
    236195243023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass130,929 miles (+3,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    130,929 miles
    Test number
    359321352085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass127,192 miles (+20,260)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,192 miles
    Test number
    465858711168
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN\s Rear bump stop missing
    • NoteO\s Rear bump stop warn

  12. Pass106,932 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,932 miles
    Test number
    544138240140
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat.

  13. Fail106,932 miles (+19,318)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,932 miles
    Test number
    400268440134
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOuter Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat.

  14. Pass87,614 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,614 miles
    Test number
    612758539141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,045 miles (+8,374)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,045 miles
    Test number
    733645108144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,671 miles (+13,911)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,671 miles
    Test number
    240783197087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    904691086007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T427 WYJ

Does T427 WYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T427 WYJ expired on 10 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T427 WYJ?
The MOT on T427 WYJ expired on 10 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T427 WYJ done?
T427 WYJ was recorded at 177,148 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2021, an average of 7,720 miles a year.
Has T427 WYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T427 WYJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T427 WYJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T427 WYJ find?
T427 WYJ failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects and 3 advisories: central rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; central rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 13 more.

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