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T388 ARE

1999 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,182 mi
Last recorded71,182 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Canter106,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 ARE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,586 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear brakes very sharp advise adjustment needed

Fail 6 Oct 2014 70,584 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear brakes very sharp advise adjustment needed

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,469 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 67,469 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,978 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,258 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 48,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,137 miles

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

rear brakes would benifit from clean and adjust

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,661 miles

battery carrier corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,708 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 32,708 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,603 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 30,603 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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T388 ARE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T388 ARE, 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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T388 ARE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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