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S279 KRX

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,448 mi
Last recorded101,448 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 KRX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 101,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,735 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 89,201 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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S279 KRX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,800cc 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 S279 KRX, 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 S279 KRX registered?

S279 KRX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S279 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S279 KRX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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