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S388 CBF

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,065 mi
Last recorded136,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 CBF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 136,065 miles

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

exhaust mount missing

front no plate slightly discoloured

n/s door mirror is damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2012 135,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

front no plate slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Jan 2011 124,710 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,580 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 51,580 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 104,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

alt belts loose

both wipers torn

o/s/f side lamp slightly loose

Pass 9 Jan 2008 94,542 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 94,542 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 82,993 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 82,993 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 72,315 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 72,315 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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S388 CBF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S388 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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S388 CBF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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