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AV52 OPZ

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OPZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 80,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,347 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

screw in offside inner rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,124 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,077 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,802 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 60,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,091 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 53,020 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 47,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,962 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 39,915 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,457 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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AV52 OPZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

AV52 OPZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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