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S256 UOT

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,288 mi
Last recorded183,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 UOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 183,288 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 183,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Chassis slightly corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 176,429 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear of chassis corroded although not considered excessive at this time

Fail 29 Jun 2011 176,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear of chassis corroded although not considered excessive at this time

Pass 30 Jun 2010 166,317 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 166,092 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 155,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 144,171 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 144,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 128,599 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 111,915 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 111,915 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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S256 UOT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S256 UOT, 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 S256 UOT registered?

S256 UOT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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