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R49 OBL

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,711 mi
Last recorded116,711 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 OBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 May 2007 116,711 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 112,958 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 97,355 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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R49 OBL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R49 OBL, 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 R49 OBL registered?

R49 OBL is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R49 OBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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