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G438 ECV

1989 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,303 mi
Last recorded218,303 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 ECV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 218,303 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 218,303 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement both rear most (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe going into rear of brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 217,258 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

slight free play in all rear leaf spring bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2015 215,376 miles

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

nearside rear inner and both rear outer tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 213,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 211,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery tray corroded

both nearside rear tyres perished

hard to engage into gear

Pass 5 Apr 2012 209,717 miles

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

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

fule lift pump slightly damp with fule

near side rear inner and off siderear outer tyres starting to crack

Fail 3 Apr 2012 209,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

fule lift pump slightly damp with fule

near side rear inner and off siderear outer tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2011 208,628 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear tyres both slightly perished

Fail 26 Mar 2011 208,628 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyres both slightly perished

Fail 30 Nov 2009 206,205 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear inner tyre slightly perished

power steering belt needs tightening slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2009 206,205 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear inner tyre slightly perished

power steering belt needs tightening slightly

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?

Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,092
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 2,761
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,609
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,611
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,596
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,487
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G438 ECV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Canter fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 2,761 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G438 ECV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 37 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G438 ECV registered?

G438 ECV is a 1989 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for G438 ECV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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