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R780 HEV

1997 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,842 mi
Last recorded103,842 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 HEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 103,842 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 103,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2010 102,616 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 94,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering slightly stiff

Pass 12 May 2008 85,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

attention to front exhaust metal bracket.

attention to handbrake travel

wear on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Fail 8 May 2008 85,367 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear outer tyres wearing in centre

nail in o/s/r outer tyre

wear on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 74,709 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007 74,704 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 64,535 miles

both front spring, front bushes cracking soon need attension

brake pedal rubber soon need attension

front to rear brake pips soon need attension

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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R780 HEV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R780 HEV, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R780 HEV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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