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S969 AOO

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Blue Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,640 mi
Last recorded164,640 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 AOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 164,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 164,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 161,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 159,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 158,933 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 14,483 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 14,483 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 130,670 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 10 Feb 2009 130,670 miles

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 15 Aug 2008 123,418 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 108,671 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 93,415 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 93,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front pads low

slight play in n/s/f bearing

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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S969 AOO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Blue with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S969 AOO, 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 S969 AOO registered?

S969 AOO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S969 AOO safe to buy?

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