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R983 HMV

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,299 mi
Last recorded127,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 HMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 127,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 122,071 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 115,031 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 115,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 105,217 miles

play in drop arm ball joint

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on chassis,nearside and offside sills

Fail 11 Mar 2008 105,209 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on chassis,nearside and offside sills

play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,015 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,858 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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R983 HMV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R983 HMV, 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 R983 HMV registered?

R983 HMV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R983 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R983 HMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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