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S162 KDG

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,795 mi
Last recorded185,795 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 KDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 185,795 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 175,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 175,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 164,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 153,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 144,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 138,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear flitch covered with material and undersealed

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/step front to rear corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 136,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 133,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,234 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes and hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear vehicle sills and chassis structure covered in underseal

vehicle chassis structure corroded all over

Fail 13 Aug 2016 130,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area near door (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area near rear mud guard (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area near rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes and hose ferrules slightly corroded

vehicle chassis structure corroded all over

Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,853 miles

offside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,611 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 123,050 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,351 miles

Front to rear brake pipes covered with grease

O/s and n/s rear discs slighley pitted

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 122,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/s and n/s rear discs slighley pitted

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 115,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2008 109,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 102,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 88,781 miles

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

n/s/f head lamp chiped but does not affect beam image.

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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S162 KDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S162 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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S162 KDG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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