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S161 KDG

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

158,132 mi
Last recorded158,132 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 KDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 158,132 miles

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

multipoint corrosion under vehicel

Fail 30 Apr 2015 158,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

multipoint corrosion under vehicel

Pass 9 May 2014 154,124 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 154,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 152,776 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 152,776 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 149,689 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges

very slight play steering box

Fail 11 May 2012 149,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges

very slight play steering box

Pass 7 May 2011 139,905 miles

both front suspension top arm rear bushes have play especially offside

fuel pipes corroded

generally corroded under car especially offside rear near seat belt mount

offside front fog inop

play in nearside front steering idler

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside front drop arm joint

suspect rear brake pipes may be chaffed and thin

Fail 30 Apr 2011 139,773 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

battery in boot in danger of shorting out against cigar lighter

both front suspension top arm rear bushes have play especially offside

fuel pipes corroded

generally corroded under car especially offside rear near seat belt mount

offside front fog inop

play in nearside front steering idler

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside front drop arm joint

play in offside front outer track rod end

suspect rear brake pipes may be chaffed and thin

Fail 14 May 2010 130,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 130,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 117,490 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 117,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 103,396 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 86,149 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 86,145 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 80,079 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2006 80,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

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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S161 KDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S161 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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S161 KDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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