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S446 XOM

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 XOM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 131,752 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 131,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 126,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel on parking brake

nearside side repeater taped over

offside sill corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 13 May 2014 126,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel on parking brake

nearside side repeater taped over

offside sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,531 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,531 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 111,349 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 111,334 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,359 miles

both mirrors damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2011 104,146 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both mirrors damaged

front brake inbalance =21%

Pass 11 Mar 2010 97,899 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 97,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 93,361 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 85,939 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 85,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 80,598 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 80,596 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 75,056 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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S446 XOM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XOM, 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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S446 XOM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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