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1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,628 mi
Last recorded199,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 BTC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 199,628 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2007 199,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

advise nsr inner tyre flat

Pass 6 Dec 2006 195,196 miles

Offside rear lamp lens deteriorated

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

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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S259 BTC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S259 BTC, 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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S259 BTC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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