Mitsubishi Challenger
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,477 cc
T98 LCAMOT history
T98 LCA is a green diesel Mitsubishi Challenger first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 53,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 53,909 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T98 LCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Challenger
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,477 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T98 LCA was last recorded at 53,909 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 52,156 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,753 miles
- Average per year
- 1,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 53,909 miles
- 2024 – 52,156 miles
- 2023 – 49,820 miles
- 2022 – 48,424 miles
- 2021 – 47,174 miles
- 2020 – 45,788 miles
- 2019 – 44,545 miles
- 2018 – 43,599 miles
- 2017 – 42,793 miles
- 2016 – 42,696 miles
- 2015 – 41,582 miles
- 2014 – 40,165 miles
- 2013 – 38,735 miles
- 2012 – 37,238 miles
- 2011 – 35,759 miles
- 2010 – 33,550 miles
- 2009 – 30,966 miles
- 2008 – 28,948 miles
- 2007 – 27,159 miles
- 2006 – 25,808 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,909 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,909 miles (+1,753)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 53,909 miles
- Test number
- 569313896332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,156 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 52,156 miles
- Test number
- 127177012376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,820 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 49,820 miles
- Test number
- 815966165911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail49,806 miles (+1,382)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,806 miles
- Test number
- 793436623405
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Constant Grabbing From Nearside front Wheel. (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On the caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before the Axle brake Hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded On to the Valve. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside Washer Jet. (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,424 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 48,424 miles
- Test number
- 250167621923
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail48,424 miles (+1,250)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,424 miles
- Test number
- 161523864659
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass47,174 miles (+1,386)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 47,174 miles
- Test number
- 169884268989
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,788 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 45,788 miles
- Test number
- 546095761641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,778 miles (+1,233)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,778 miles
- Test number
- 986102181668
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 2.70 (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass44,545 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 44,545 miles
- Test number
- 145243515314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail44,545 miles (+946)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,545 miles
- Test number
- 236970256879
- Repaired at testSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass43,599 miles (+806)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 43,599 miles
- Test number
- 409191537641
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass42,793 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 42,793 miles
- Test number
- 542395381280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail42,793 miles (+97)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,793 miles
- Test number
- 102259963225
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass42,696 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 42,696 miles
- Test number
- 855084914066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,696 miles (+1,114)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,696 miles
- Test number
- 449871808322
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking back axle (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Braking system leaking back axle o/s (3.6.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass41,582 miles (+1,417)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 41,582 miles
- Test number
- 278295185050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,165 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,165 miles
- Test number
- 345163284040
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass40,165 miles (+1,430)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 40,165 miles
- Test number
- 765123384007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,735 miles (+1,497)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 38,735 miles
- Test number
- 227369353075
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass37,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,238 miles
- Test number
- 315034672065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,238 miles (+1,479)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,238 miles
- Test number
- 919094072054
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass35,759 miles (+2,209)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 35,759 miles
- Test number
- 228303061069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,550 miles (+2,584)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 33,550 miles
- Test number
- 644522670004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,966 miles (+2,018)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 30,966 miles
- Test number
- 522780789066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,948 miles (+1,789)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 28,948 miles
- Test number
- 670012978013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,159 miles (+1,351)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 27,159 miles
- Test number
- 922993577052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 25,808 miles
- Test number
- 681817276046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T98 LCA
- Does T98 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T98 LCA is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T98 LCA?
- The MOT on T98 LCA is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T98 LCA done?
- T98 LCA was recorded at 53,909 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,430 miles a year.
- Has T98 LCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T98 LCA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on T98 LCA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T98 LCA find?
- T98 LCA passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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