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S598 HUB

1999 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,800 mi
Last recorded93,800 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger105,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 HUB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 93,800 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,699 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 84,698 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,182 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 83,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x2 (6.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking at filler neck (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,043 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 82,043 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,856 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,482 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,482 miles

Offside Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 75,797 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,367 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 71,367 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 64,929 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,471 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 53,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,779 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 49,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,142 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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S598 HUB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 105,482 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 S598 HUB, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Challenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S598 HUB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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