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NEZ 2462

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,108 mi
Last recorded18,108 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 2462
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 18,108 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 180,795 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 180,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 178,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 178,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 175,040 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 167,933 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 164,392 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 164,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 159,899 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 158,245 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 158,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes over rear axle starting to corode

rear halfshafts bolts missing

Pass 26 Oct 2007 156,655 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 156,644 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 152,803 miles

exhaust emits slight blue smoke

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen cracked outside sweeped area

Pass 14 Oct 2005 15,183 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 151,514 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NEZ 2462 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 105,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NEZ 2462, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NEZ 2462 registered?

NEZ 2462 is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is NEZ 2462 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEZ 2462 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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