MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?
Based on 48,869 MOT tests across 3,677 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S248 VWJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,225 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 S248 VWJ, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S248 VWJ registered?
S248 VWJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S248 VWJ safe to buy?
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