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S457 UWX

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,718 mi
Last recorded113,718 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 UWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 113,718 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 113,718 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 113,708 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise handbrake lever travel advise emissions white smoke

Fail 21 Dec 2005 113,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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S457 UWX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S457 UWX, 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 S457 UWX registered?

S457 UWX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S457 UWX safe to buy?

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