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S366 VGY

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

86,849 mi
Last recorded86,849 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS366 VGY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 86,849 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 83,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Bump stops broken

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,875 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

ladder chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,044 miles

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Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

ladder chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,525 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,900 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,291 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 47,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,793 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,633 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,901 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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S366 VGY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S366 VGY, 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 S366 VGY registered?

S366 VGY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S366 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S366 VGY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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