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R228 ORX

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 ORX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 101,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise cab floor corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 101,466 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise deterioration on exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,989 miles

advise steering not centralising off side king pin tight

Fail 2 Aug 2021 100,965 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing center (7.1.2 (a))

advise steering not centralising off side king pin tight

Pass 16 May 2019 100,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 100,123 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,571 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 95,338 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,163 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 92,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 87,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 87,072 miles

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

Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 85,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,279 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front no. plate slightly dilaminated

rear no. plate slight damage

Fail 12 Mar 2010 84,180 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,249 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 83,223 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 81,478 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,980 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 77,980 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 73,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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R228 ORX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 R228 ORX, 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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R228 ORX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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