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S97 LLT

1998 Mitsubishi Challenger

Green Diesel 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,532 mi
Last recorded138,532 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger111,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 LLT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelChallenger
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 138,532 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 131,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 125,864 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 125,675 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 118,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 106,344 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 4 Oct 2007 106,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 14 Oct 2006 95,129 miles

nearside reverse lamp inoperative

oil leak

play in outer track rod ends

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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S97 LLT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger in Green with a 2,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S97 LLT, 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 S97 LLT registered?

S97 LLT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Challenger, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S97 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 LLT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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