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S384 OUG

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,991 mi
Last recorded125,991 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS384 OUG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 125,991 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 125,763 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 114,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 107,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os/fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 158,016 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 96,129 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,129 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 89,567 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 89,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 82,336 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 82,291 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2006 82,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S384 OUG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S384 OUG, 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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S384 OUG is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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