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AV52 LYD

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,687 mi
Last recorded129,687 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 LYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 129,687 miles

offside headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 12 Apr 2012 129,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,525 miles

battery tied in

front pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r buck pin missing

Fail 19 Jan 2011 115,513 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

battery tied in

both king pins worn...advise attention.

centre lap belt not accesible

offside rear buck pin missing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,911 miles

Both rear lamp lenses damaged slightly and nearside lamp carrier board bent out of align slightly

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 94,725 miles

n/s driving lamp not working

n/s/r brake lagging

Fail 22 Jan 2009 93,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

n/s driving lamp not working

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 9 Oct 2007 69,617 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 69,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,150 miles

Drivers Seat Belt Hard to Engage in Buckle

Pass 11 Oct 2005 37,335 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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AV52 LYD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 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 AV52 LYD, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV52 LYD registered?

AV52 LYD is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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