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T218 ARM

1999 Mitsubishi Canter

Orange Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Canter106,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 ARM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 105,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view score damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,328 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view score damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,821 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen score damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab corroded with 30cm lower seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab corroded within 30 cm drivers lower seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause loss of control of the vehicle floor pan corroded and holed with in 30 cm of drivers seat (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shackle bush deteriorated/ splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch, plus door step corroded and holed

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,111 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 89,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 89,104 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 85,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

Fail 18 Apr 2018 84,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion front wheel arches corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both side lenses broken (1.4.A.2e)

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 80,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm split in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing half missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both side lenses broken (1.4.A.2e)

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside kingpin feels tight

slight play in offside front king pin

Fail 14 Apr 2016 75,545 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside kingpin feels tight

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,428 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,363 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake wear light displayed

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

both offside drag link ball joint boots poor

brake pedal rubber worn

offside headlamp lense cracked and misty

offside upper marker light damaged

rear exhaust section deteriorated

rear seats removed

scratching to windscreen

slight play in offside front king pin

throttle pedal pad missing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,691 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal worn

front cab floor pan corroded

front to back chassis corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch back of cab corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front and nearside front tyre valves perished

offside front inner wheel arch back of cab corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre inner side wall damaged

offside front tyre perished

offside side repeater lense missing bulb is amber

rear brake imbalance very high

rear leaf springs corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal worn

front cab floor pan corroded

front to back chassis corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch back of cab corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front and nearside front tyre valves perished

offside front inner wheel arch back of cab corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre inner side wall damaged

offside front tyre perished

offside side repeater lense missing bulb is amber

rear leaf springs corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,028 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn and pitted

Oil leak

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

Rear nearside body pivot bushes and pin worn

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Clutch pedal operation excessively heavy

Fail 28 Jul 2011 48,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

REAR LOAD AREA PLAY NEARSIDE PIVOT PIN/BUSH

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,055 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 47,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,304 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,304 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,160 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 36,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,007 miles

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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T218 ARM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Canter in Orange with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 T218 ARM, 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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T218 ARM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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