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S490 KLJ

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,442 mi
Last recorded50,442 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 KLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 50,442 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,255 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 49,438 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 49,058 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre slight wearing on inner & outer tread

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,700 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner tread

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,696 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 45,672 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,474 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,173 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly low on outer tread

offside rear tyre slightly low on tread and cracking on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,153 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 26,569 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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S490 KLJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S490 KLJ, 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 S490 KLJ registered?

S490 KLJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S490 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 KLJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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