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AO51 EEU

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

Red Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,305 mi
Last recorded198,305 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 EEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 198,305 miles

Nearside Front body has some damage

Fail 27 Oct 2016 198,304 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front body has some damage

Pass 21 Oct 2015 185,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 185,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 172,132 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 172,131 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 159,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 156,059 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 156,059 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 155,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 154,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 134,818 miles

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

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

both front body bolts slightly loose

nail in n/s/r inner tyre

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 111,991 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 111,228 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 86,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 64,344 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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AO51 EEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in Red with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 88,727 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 AO51 EEU, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 EEU registered?

AO51 EEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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