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R229 YCC

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,739 mi
Last recorded181,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 YCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 181,739 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 178,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all repaired area coated at sealant

underbody general corrosion

Fail 11 May 2024 178,267 miles

Central Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 175,385 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 25 May 2022 169,890 miles

Nearside Front reflector cracked /taped

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 27 May 2021 167,229 miles

Nearside Front reflector slightly cracked /taped

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all repaired area covered black sealant

underbody general surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2020 165,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all repairs coated in under seal

general age related corrosion to under body and components

Fail 13 Jan 2020 165,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear body crossmembers corroded

Rear springs corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 164,684 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 24 Jan 2018 164,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all chassis corroded

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 164,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corroded by seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis and body mounts corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

all suspension parts slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 162,549 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion by drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

all chassis slightly corroded

all suspension parts slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 160,780 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 158,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 156,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 153,800 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 151,224 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 147,808 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 147,737 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 144,533 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 140,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 134,538 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 134,518 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 125,883 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 118,467 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 118,467 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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R229 YCC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R229 YCC, 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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R229 YCC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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