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S272 UOT

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

189,083 mi
Last recorded189,083 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 UOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 189,083 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 189,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 184,860 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 184,850 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 177,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,992 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 79,990 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 160,440 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 160,440 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Feb 2013 156,897 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 156,896 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 152,763 miles

front & rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

front number plate dull

generl corrosion under vehicle

nearside rear shocker cover corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 152,760 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded on surface

front number plate dull

generl corrosion under vehicle

nearside rear shocker cover corroded

rear brake discs corroded on surface

Pass 29 Nov 2007 151,131 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 151,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 134,041 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 134,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S272 UOT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S272 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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S272 UOT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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