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S494 XOM

1998 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,831 mi
Last recorded85,831 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Canter105,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 XOM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,831 miles

offside kingpin worn

slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,810 miles

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

offside kingpin worn

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,354 miles

front wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,932 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 79,882 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,045 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,962 miles

horn weak

wipers worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,530 miles

centre seat belt frayed.

slight lift in osf and nsf king pins

Pass 7 Mar 2007 68,471 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 68,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r/i tyre flat

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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S494 XOM 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 72.7%.

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 S494 XOM, 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 S494 XOM registered?

S494 XOM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S494 XOM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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