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S48 RDF

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,839 mi
Last recorded138,839 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 RDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2016 138,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis is heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear pipe Unions corroded to load limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking Down side of tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis is heavily corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Corrosion to Inner sill and floor but is not by a structual part.

Nearside Rear Sill has been inadequately repaired but is out of the prescribed area.

Offside Rear Corrosion to Inner sill and floor but is not by a structual part.

Offside Rear Outer Advise Heavy corrosion to Outer sill but is acceptable.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 129,604 miles

Corrosion to inner sills but not within a prescribed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 122,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 120,495 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 120,493 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both inner sills corroded

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,276 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 111,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 111,890 miles

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

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 110,120 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 110,120 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,671 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 99,143 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 99,125 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 91,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S48 RDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S48 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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S48 RDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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