CarVerify

Free Car Check

S781 RDD

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Diesel 2477cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,825 mi
Last recorded86,825 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationS781 RDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,825 miles

o/s and n/s chassis has corrosion no holes or week points but rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,579 miles

NS and OS rear brake backplates severely corroded but still holding handbrake shoes securely

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,579 miles

NS and OS rear brake backplates severely corroded but still holding handbrake shoes securely

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,803 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 77,793 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 77,686 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,896 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 74,896 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,895 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 27 Jun 2007 53,866 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 53,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,452 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
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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S781 RDD 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 66.7%.

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 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 S781 RDD, 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 S781 RDD?

You can check the full history of S781 RDD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S781 RDD registered?

S781 RDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S781 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S781 RDD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S781 RDD 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 S781 RDD. 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.