CarVerify
CarVerify
Sign in Check a vehicle

Free Car Check

S752 FFE

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2477cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,257 mi
Last recorded184,257 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 FFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
View full Mitsubishi Challenger reliability data Browse other 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger registrations

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 184,257 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both sides steps corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2022 184,257 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both sides steps corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 180,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both side steps corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2021 180,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both side steps corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 180,087 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 180,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 180,087 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear chassis corroding.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 180,087 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 165,949 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 165,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 148,246 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Rear chassis corroding.

Rear suspension arms corroding.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 148,246 miles

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Rear chassis corroding.

Rear suspension arms corroding.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 133,009 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

mot on a wet day

near side rear seat belt retracking mechansim starting to get weak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 127,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 122,654 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 122,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 116,071 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Nov 2011 116,070 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Nov 2010 109,257 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 109,256 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f side light was out but came on and stayed on

n/s/r brake slight stick

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,950 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 102,949 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 96,756 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 96,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,817 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 89,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 79,047 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 69,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Mitsubishi Challenger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Get full report — £4.99 Single check — £9.99
£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S752 FFE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S752 FFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S752 FFE?

You can check the full history of S752 FFE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S752 FFE registered?

S752 FFE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S752 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S752 FFE shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S752 FFE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S752 FFE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.