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R87 NCN

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

105,782 mi
Last recorded105,782 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 NCN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 105,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 105,384 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 105,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 104,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front front of cab corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 104,957 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front front of cab corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,157 miles

Nearside Front back of cab corroded

Nearside Front front of inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 103,692 miles

Central Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,932 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 101,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 99,409 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 99,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,218 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 98,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,042 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 97,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,321 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 96,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,080 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,786 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,001 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 89,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 88,234 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 88,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,803 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 86,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 84,458 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 84,439 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 81,342 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 81,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R87 NCN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R87 NCN, 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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R87 NCN is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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