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R670 LUD

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,720 mi
Last recorded132,720 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 LUD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 132,720 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 132,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 127,803 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 126,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 124,475 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 124,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

chassi floor front rear rustey

front ns os metal pipes rustey

Pass 9 Aug 2007 116,530 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 116,416 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 108,623 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005

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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R670 LUD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R670 LUD, 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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What year was R670 LUD registered?

R670 LUD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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