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S868 XHL

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

144,418 mi
Last recorded144,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 XHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 144,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s rear chassis corriosion starting

repairs done o/k day of test

Fail 13 Jun 2013 144,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 144,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2013 144,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 144,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front propshaft bolt missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 139,921 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

underside is corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2012 139,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

underside is corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2011 134,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear end corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 134,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear end corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 134,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

fuel filler pipes badly corroded and damp.

offside and nearside rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 124,220 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 124,220 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid on minimum

Pass 5 Nov 2008 115,080 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 114,919 miles

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)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 106,193 miles

exhaust middle rubber mount pehrished

rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 106,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust middle rubber mount pehrished

rear axle brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 96,841 miles

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

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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S868 XHL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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 S868 XHL, 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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S868 XHL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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