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S218 BVO

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,913 mi
Last recorded85,913 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 BVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,913 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,913 miles

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,312 miles

All brake slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,181 miles

All steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 71,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,161 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,407 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,626 miles

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

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Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,892 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,918 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 48,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,287 miles

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

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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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S218 BVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S218 BVO, 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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S218 BVO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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