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S199 FGD

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

140,696 mi
Last recorded140,696 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 FGD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 140,696 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Showing signs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 140,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 134,371 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 134,369 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 134,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

clutch feed pipe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

pad warning light on dashboard

Fail 11 Sep 2015 132,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot onto axle comensator (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring front mounting, chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring, front mounting, chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

pad warning light on dashboard

Pass 12 Sep 2014 128,047 miles

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

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

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

body floor insecure holed back and front

brake pedal anti slip worn

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 128,047 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

body floor insecure holed back and front

brake pedal anti slip worn

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,735 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 118,734 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

back has a hole

light on on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,347 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 11,347 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

exhaust chaffing x member rear

water leak

excessive sized holes floor body

Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,295 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 106,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

body floor holed in several places in pick up floor

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,024 miles

all rear tyres close to wear indicator

both rear outer tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls but not exposing pl/cords

front pads wearing thin and unevenly

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

slight play in drag link end

Fail 15 Oct 2010 101,024 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

all rear tyres close to wear indicator

both rear outer tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls but not exposing pl/cords

front pads wearing thin and unevenly

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

slight play in drag link end

Pass 15 Oct 2009 96,598 miles

Oil leak

brake pipe ends slightly corroded/deteriorated

front discs slightly worn/deteriorated

n/s/r lamp unnt slightly damaged not effecting operation

rear tyres starting to crack in tread and split not exposing ply or cords

slight radial play in n/s/f king pin

slight under body corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2009 96,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

brake pipe ends slightly corroded/deteriorated

front discs slightly worn/deteriorated

n/s/r lamp unnt slightly damaged not effecting operation

rear tyres starting to crack in tread and split not exposing ply or cords

slight radial play in n/s/f king pin

slight under body corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,217 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 92,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

o/s/r outer tyre has nail in it

oil leak

spare tyre tread low

Pass 19 Oct 2007 87,583 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 87,583 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 81,596 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 81,596 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 75,555 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 75,555 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

excessive oil leak on engine †

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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S199 FGD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 S199 FGD, 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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S199 FGD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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