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R885 CUX

1997 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,584 mi
Last recorded174,584 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 CUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 174,584 miles

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

offside wiper blade split

slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 28 Aug 2012 174,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside wiper blade split

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 20 Jul 2011 165,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 152,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 14 Jul 2009 140,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on underbody

Pass 2 Jul 2008 131,038 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 121,161 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 111,604 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 111,586 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R885 CUX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R885 CUX, 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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What year was R885 CUX registered?

R885 CUX is a 1997 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R885 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 CUX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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