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S398 MRA

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,942 mi
Last recorded70,942 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 MRA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,942 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 70,238 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 69,596 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,712 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of cab near cab mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 64,504 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,862 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,099 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,158 miles

slight play n/s/f kingpin

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,396 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,223 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,417 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,350 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 31,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,592 miles

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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S398 MRA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S398 MRA, 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 S398 MRA registered?

S398 MRA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S398 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S398 MRA shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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