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S146 KDG

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

127,803 mi
Last recorded127,803 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 KDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 127,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 125,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 125,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 123,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S steering arm worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 123,102 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S steering arm worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 119,846 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper,lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under side slightly corroded.oil leak.anti rolbar ,D, bushes slightly poor condition.o/s/r/wing slightly corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2022 119,818 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both side crros member (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper,lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under side slightly corroded.oil leak.anti rolbar ,D, bushes slightly poor condition.o/s/r/wing slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2021 115,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front.lower,upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

under side slightly corroded.oil leak.

Fail 20 Mar 2021 115,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel carrier crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear adjacent to chassis corrosion near side rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside rear steel brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure both sockets insecure. (4.10 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear underside chassis corrosion.

Fail 18 Mar 2021 115,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer & Inner Chassis Corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Uneven Worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides Lower & Upper Suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Undersides & Chassis Corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 112,126 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tie Rod Slightly play.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside general corrosion.

Fail 16 Mar 2020 112,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tie Rod Slightly play.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside general corrosion.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 108,157 miles

Front both sides, All ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.4.G.2)

Front steering ruck slightly play both sides

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

general chassis corrosion

oil leak

under the vehicle general corrid

Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.4.G.2)

Front steering ruck slightly play both sides

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

general chassis corrosion

oil leak

under the vehicle general corrid

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

front to rear brake pipe corroding

general chassis corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (ALL PIPES) steel (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Heavy surface corrosion on the underside of vehicle and associated components.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread band worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Both sides side steps excessively corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 100,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe deteriorated and stud broken in manifold. (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose lock nut insecure (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement pad tipped (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dash cam etc. (8.3.1e)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transfer box mountings. (6.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (ALL PIPES) steel (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Heavy surface corrosion on the underside of vehicle and associated components.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread band worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Both sides side steps excessively corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,118 miles

Gearbox and Transfer box mountings worn.

Heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and associated components.

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 96,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Gearbox and Transfer box mountings worn.

Heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and associated components.

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,608 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti roll bar robbers poor condition.under side slightly corroded.o/s/f/wheel slightly noisey.exhaust tel pipe missing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,742 miles

screen washers weak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,323 miles

osr brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play nsf wheel bearing

surface corrosion on chassis (all over)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 83,300 miles

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

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

osr brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play nsf wheel bearing

surface corrosion on chassis (all over)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,351 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,237 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,134 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 72,129 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,947 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 62,947 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,247 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

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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S146 KDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 S146 KDG, 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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S146 KDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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