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E805 HDP

1988 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,027 mi
Last recorded219,027 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi Canter195,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE805 HDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 219,027 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 219,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

hole in near side front cab floor

off side mirror glass cracket

Pass 18 Aug 2010 209,443 miles

engine has a very bad oil leak

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

offside front door mirror lens is cracked

offside front indicator lens iscracked

Fail 12 Aug 2010 209,443 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine has a very bad oil leak

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

offside front door mirror lens is cracked

offside front indicator lens iscracked

Pass 26 Aug 2009 198,951 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 198,103 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 184,431 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 183,162 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 173,755 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 173,654 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 168,555 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 168,410 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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E805 HDP is a 1988 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E805 HDP, 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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E805 HDP is a 1988 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 29 March 1988.

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