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R46 OBL

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,809 mi
Last recorded83,809 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 OBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,809 miles

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

all of chassis is slightly corroed

slight play in front axle anti roll bar bushes

tipper body is slightly corroed

Fail 20 Jun 2008 80,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror damaged but not seriously affecting view to rear

Offside rear fog light cracked but still working

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror damaged but not seriously affecting view to rear

Offside rear fog light cracked but still working

Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

o/s rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,221 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 67,533 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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R46 OBL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R46 OBL, 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 R46 OBL registered?

R46 OBL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R46 OBL safe to buy?

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