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R458 LFE

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,155 mi
Last recorded75,155 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 LFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 75,155 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 75,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2007 72,828 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 72,828 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 60,912 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 60,912 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R458 LFE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R458 LFE, 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 R458 LFE registered?

R458 LFE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R458 LFE safe to buy?

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