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S481 AOO

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,619 mi
Last recorded118,619 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 AOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,619 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,377 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 110,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 105,040 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 105,038 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,834 miles

corrosion becoming present by rear suspension arms and chassis

some wear in front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,015 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

some free play at steering wheel [box]

some wear in top suspension arm bushes

Fail 28 Nov 2016 84,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,261 miles

Front brakes deteriorating slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2015 79,142 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 74,785 miles

rear metal brake pipes deteriorating

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Nov 2013 71,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,821 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,842 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,992 miles

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 52,990 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,930 miles

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 38,907 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,036 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 33,036 miles

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?

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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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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