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S378 MRA

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,291 mi
Last recorded108,291 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 MRA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 108,291 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x1 exhaust rubber at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of cabin, nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 108,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective x1 exhaust rubber at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside of cabin, nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside and several suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2024 106,160 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle & several suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2023 104,946 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside & several suspension components rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2023 104,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside & several suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,698 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 103,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 101,908 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty in several places

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,114 miles

All four rear tyres have slight perishing

Offside front cab step has slight damage no sharp edges

Offside front tyre worn slightly on the inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 100,114 miles

All four rear tyres have slight perishing

Fuel system component leaking injector union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front cab step has slight damage no sharp edges

Offside front tyre worn slightly on the inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,128 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 98,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,722 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pump for tipper body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer tyre perished

Fail 12 Jun 2017 95,195 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers seat anchor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively cracked side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,463 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 89,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,167 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light wires cut brake ware light on

front brake discs lightly corroded

o/s rear shocker lower bush worn slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,568 miles

advise corrosion to both chassis rails

advise security of near side rear light unit

Fail 28 Jan 2011 88,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corrosion to both chassis rails

advise security of near side rear light unit

Pass 20 Jan 2010 87,874 miles

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

security of off side rear lamp

Pass 15 Jan 2009 86,307 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2009 86,307 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,664 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,430 miles

front number plate cracked

near side rear tyre presure low

steering stiff

Pass 20 Dec 2005 75,469 miles

front number plate cracked

near side rear inner tyre presure low

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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S378 MRA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S378 MRA, 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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S378 MRA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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