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S357 GGU

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,406 mi
Last recorded119,406 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 GGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 119,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 111,516 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,304 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Jan 2015 110,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,122 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,573 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

accident damage to front of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,602 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 80,135 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,135 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,184 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,834 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 45,317 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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S357 GGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S357 GGU, 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 S357 GGU registered?

S357 GGU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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