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E48 XKR

1988 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,313 mi
Last recorded132,313 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Canter195,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 XKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 132,313 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 132,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 130,397 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 128,759 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 128,758 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 126,472 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 126,472 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E48 XKR is a 1988 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E48 XKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E48 XKR?

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What year was E48 XKR registered?

E48 XKR is a 1988 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E48 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E48 XKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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