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R473 ERE

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,303 mi
Last recorded87,303 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 ERE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,303 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 84,887 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front brakes slightly binding

Fail 12 May 2009 84,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside & nearside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,632 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 76,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 71,899 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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R473 ERE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R473 ERE, 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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What year was R473 ERE registered?

R473 ERE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R473 ERE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 ERE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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