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S248 VWJ

1999 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

226,407 mi
Last recorded226,407 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Canter106,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 VWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 226,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 226,389 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 226,377 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 226,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 226,342 miles

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 226,322 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 217,872 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 217,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 217,257 miles

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.

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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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.

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The MOT history for S248 VWJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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