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R65 MSG

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

White Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,925 mi
Last recorded238,925 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 MSG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 238,925 miles

slight play x2 front wheels steering arms

small chip windscreen

surface corrosion nsf brake pipe

wear and corrosion front and rear disks and pads

Fail 5 May 2011 238,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight play x2 front wheels steering arms

small chip windscreen

surface corrosion nsf brake pipe

wear and corrosion front and rear disks and pads

Pass 26 May 2010 224,781 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 224,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2009 199,540 miles

slight wear in osf track rod end/ rear brake pads worn.

Pass 30 May 2008 190,208 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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R65 MSG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in White with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R65 MSG, 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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R65 MSG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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