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R179 PRM

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,646 mi
Last recorded112,646 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 PRM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 112,646 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on chassis sections and underbody pannels

nearside rear lamp mounting deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

tipper mounting frame corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 106,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting broken

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight corrosion on chassis sections

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2011 92,646 miles

both mirror arm piviots worn and corroded

most of chassis and body members showing corrosion

various brake,fuel and water pipes showing corrosion

Pass 14 May 2010 86,674 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 86,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2009 80,093 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 80,086 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 May 2008 73,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 73,951 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 68,481 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 59,591 miles

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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R179 PRM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R179 PRM, 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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R179 PRM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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