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S770 BKP

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,928 mi
Last recorded197,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 BKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 197,928 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 189,978 miles

Ball joint has slight play nsf and osf idler arm ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

spare tyre defected

underguard fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 189,952 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Ball joint has slight play nsf and osf idler arm ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

spare tyre defected

underguard fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 184,624 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 184,624 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 181,192 miles

brake resevoir fluid level low

exhaust tail pipe could be better

number plate bulb poor

various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 173,525 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear brakes binding slightly

brake servo hose slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front anti roll bar fouling n/s lower suspension arm

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded but not considered to be excess quite yet

Pass 30 Dec 2011 164,694 miles

front anti-roll bar mispositioned

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 164,693 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti-roll bar mispositioned

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 4 Jan 2011 158,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 154,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 148,973 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 144,829 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 138,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 131,712 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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S770 BKP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S770 BKP, 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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S770 BKP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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