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E151 KDG

1988 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

479,591 mi
Last recorded479,591 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Canter195,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE151 KDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 479,591 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 479,591 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2013 479,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front door shut has a hole caused by corrosion not likly to effect braking or steering

offside front floor has a hole caused by corrosion not likly to effect braking or steering

Fail 20 Feb 2013 475,591 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front door shut has a hole caused by corrosion not likly to effect braking or steering

offside front floor has a hole caused by corrosion not likly to effect braking or steering

Pass 23 Jun 2012 479,591 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brakes slightly binding

offside tool storage box corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 479,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brakes binding slightly

offside storage box badly corroded

tail exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 473,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 472,455 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 472,455 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 470,165 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 470,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2006 463,756 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 463,756 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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E151 KDG is a 1988 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 195,025 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 E151 KDG, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E151 KDG registered?

E151 KDG is a 1988 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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