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S115 RDF

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,099 mi
Last recorded191,099 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 RDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 191,099 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 191,098 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 180,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 169,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 163,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 157,688 miles

underbody and components rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2009 151,010 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 151,006 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corosion underfloor front and rear

Pass 14 Aug 2008 144,347 miles

underfloor and chassie corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 135,415 miles

front and rear chassie corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 126,484 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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S115 RDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S115 RDF, 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 S115 RDF registered?

S115 RDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S115 RDF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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