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S46 RDF

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,890 mi
Last recorded125,890 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 RDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 125,890 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 125,890 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,009 miles

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

Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,919 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 1,317 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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S46 RDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S46 RDF, 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 S46 RDF registered?

S46 RDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S46 RDF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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