MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,619 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion becoming present on rear chassis
child seat fitted nearside rear
corrosion becoming present underside
front metal brake pipes deteriorating
front reg plate deteriorating
rear antiroll bar bushes slightly worn
tempery fuel cap fitted
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
child seat fitted nearside rear
corrosion becoming present underside
front metal brake pipes deteriorating
front reg plate deteriorating
rear antiroll bar bushes slightly worn
tempery fuel cap fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion becoming present by rear suspension arms and chassis
some wear in front upper suspension arm bushes
o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges
some free play at steering wheel [box]
some wear in top suspension arm bushes
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges
some free play at steering wheel [box]
some wear in top suspension arm bushes
Front brakes deteriorating slightly
Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S & O/S Front-Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded limiting valve-axle (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system deterioating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn/deterioating
rear metal brake pipes deteriorating
slight play in front wheel bearings
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Metal brake pipes deterioating
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs deterioating
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Metal brake pipes deterioating
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs deterioating
Exhaust deterioating
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some metal brake pipes deterioating
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front brake pads getting low
o/s front tyre getting low on tread.
Clutch suspect
Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
N/S Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
N/S Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Some slight lift in o/s front lower spension joint
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear reg plate deterioating (Acceptable at time of test)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear No. plate deteriorating .O.K. at present.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Challenger?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S481 AOO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 S481 AOO, 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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S481 AOO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 10 December 1998.
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