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S669 UEY

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,174 mi
Last recorded135,174 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS669 UEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2013 135,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all rear floors and drop sill areas corroding

both sill steps corroded

front brake discs corroding

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear metal brake pipes poorly constructed

o/s and n/ front anti roll bar 'D' bushes wearing

o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

oil leak

rear brake discs corroding

rear chassis frame at rear coil spring mounting areas corroding

rear metal brake pipe corroding (connecting flexi to valve splitter)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 133,186 miles

all front to rear brake pipes have been constructed poorly (still safe at this point)

all rear floor and drop sill areas corroding

front reg plate starting to deteriate

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

rear chassis frame at rear suspension coil spring mounts areas corroding

slight oil leak from rocker cover

slight play at both front anti roll outer bushes

Fail 9 Nov 2012 133,186 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front to rear brake pipes have been constructed poorly (still safe at this point)

all rear floor and drop sill areas corroding

front reg plate starting to deteriate

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

rear chassis frame at rear suspension coil spring mounts areas corroding

slight oil leak from rocker cover

slight play at both front anti roll outer bushes

Pass 11 Nov 2011 130,787 miles

both front to rear brake pipes poorly supported

slight play in both front anti roll bar outer bushes

Fail 10 Nov 2011 130,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front to rear brake pipes poorly supported

o/s/f bumper and wing damaged

slight play in both front anti roll bar outer bushes

Pass 11 Nov 2010 126,687 miles

front to rear brake pipes have been poorly constructed

rear drops sills corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2010 126,649 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes have been poorly constructed

rear drops sills corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2009 120,125 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 120,105 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 114,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 109,490 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 103,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S669 UEY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S669 UEY, 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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S669 UEY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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