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R741 LUD

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,894 mi
Last recorded89,894 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 LUD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,201 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Aug 2008 86,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,698 miles

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

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

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

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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R741 LUD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R741 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 R741 LUD registered?

R741 LUD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R741 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 LUD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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