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S148 KEG

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

127,695 mi
Last recorded127,695 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 KEG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,695 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 123,663 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight movement in kingpin offside front

Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,124 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 120,093 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,046 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight corossion to chassis (Nearside)

Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,408 miles

ALL 4 REAR TYRES CRACKING

CLUTCH SLAVE LEAKING

GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,142 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 95,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,787 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 92,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Cab floor at rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Cab floor at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Both offside and nearside seat mountings corroded but seats still secure

Chassis corroded front and rear

Chassis plates seperating offside and nearside (centre /rear)

Surface corrosion of front suspension components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,290 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,974 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside kingpin deteriorated

steering stiff

Fail 23 Dec 2013 87,564 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 84,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside front tyre low inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2012 84,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front indicator insecure

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012
Fail 23 Dec 2011 82,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 77,791 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 Dec 2010 77,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Dec 2009 73,381 miles

nearside front side lamp insecure

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Dec 2009 73,379 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front side lamp insecure

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,464 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 66,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 58,494 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 58,494 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,799 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 46,196 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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S148 KEG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S148 KEG, 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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S148 KEG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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