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R889 CUX

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,197 mi
Last recorded124,197 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 CUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 124,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 120,675 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 120,664 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 117,744 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 117,702 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 114,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 11,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 10,699 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 10,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 106,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service 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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R889 CUX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R889 CUX, 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 R889 CUX registered?

R889 CUX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 May 1998.

Is R889 CUX safe to buy?

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