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S387 CBF

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,911 mi
Last recorded98,911 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 CBF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2010 98,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all metal brake pipe ends slightly corroded

alternator belts perished

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust blowing slightly

exhaust bracket snapped

front ARB bushes slightly worn

front no plate slightly damaged

nearside front and rear bump stops missing

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,911 miles

all metal brake pipe ends slightly corroded

alternator belts perished

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust blowing slightly

exhaust bracket snapped

front ARB bushes slightly worn

front no plate slightly damaged

nearside front and rear bump stops missing

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,503 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 95,503 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 94,972 miles

Condition of front number plate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Wear to front brake discs Borderline

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 9 Feb 2007 94,970 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Condition of front number plate

Wear to front brake discs Borderline

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 22 Nov 2006 94,689 miles

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

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s rear bump stop missing

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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S387 CBF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S387 CBF, 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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S387 CBF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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