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S161 WEX

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,513 mi
Last recorded130,513 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 WEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 130,513 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,058 miles

rear chassis very rusty but sound at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2006 94,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 79,626 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 82,240 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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S161 WEX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S161 WEX, 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 S161 WEX registered?

S161 WEX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S161 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 WEX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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