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R596 YNN

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,994 mi
Last recorded148,994 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 YNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 148,994 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

all 4 shocks weak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 148,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

all 4 shocks weak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 144,222 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 144,222 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 132,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 118,035 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear offside brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,498 miles

r/o/s brake binding slightly.

rear centre metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

rear disks rusty.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 107,597 miles

rear center brake pipes rotting

Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,120 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 97,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 97,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R596 YNN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 111,814 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 R596 YNN, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R596 YNN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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