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S291 KST

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,792 mi
Last recorded124,792 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 KST
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 120,958 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 120,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 112,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 112,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 106,724 miles

n/s front king pin worn

Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,275 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 100,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine sump leaking

water pipe leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2006 84,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,649 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 84,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S291 KST is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S291 KST, 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 S291 KST registered?

S291 KST is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S291 KST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 KST shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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