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S898 ERR

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,163 mi
Last recorded151,163 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 ERR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 151,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 145,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 138,417 miles

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

both side footstep area corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 135,489 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 126,650 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 126,650 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement on all roll bar bushes , slight play front wheel bearings , surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2008 109,933 miles

surface corrosion to chassis , slight play front wheel bearings and n/s/f steering drop arm , slight movement on roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2007 97,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 88,865 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

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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S898 ERR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S898 ERR, 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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What year was S898 ERR registered?

S898 ERR is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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