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S446 ARP

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,902 mi
Last recorded134,902 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 ARP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 134,902 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE

NEARSIDE REAR MUDGUARD MISSING

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

OFFSIDE REAR MUDGUARD INSECURE

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 May 2008 134,893 miles

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE

NEARSIDE REAR MUDGUARD MISSING

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

OFFSIDE REAR MUDGUARD INSECURE

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 130,293 miles

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

Nearside door mirror broken

Nearside rear mudguard missing

Nearside side repeater lense broken

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

Offside front side light lense taped up

Offside rear mudguard loose

Fail 6 Feb 2007 130,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N earside door mirror glass broken

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

Nearside rear mudguard missing and offside rear mudguard loose

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

Offside front in dicator lense taped on

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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S446 ARP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S446 ARP, 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 S446 ARP registered?

S446 ARP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S446 ARP safe to buy?

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