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AY08 FAA

2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,890 mi
Last recorded146,890 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter85,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 FAA
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 146,890 miles

both front king pins slight lift

Fail 7 May 2024 146,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose drivers seat loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

EML light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

both front king pins slight lift

wipers not tested

Pass 28 Apr 2023 136,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 128,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,175 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall cracking

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 127,175 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall cracking

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,509 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 120,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 112,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,924 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 104,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,525 miles

play to n/s/f wheel bearing and n/s king pin

Pass 31 May 2011 67,378 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 67,369 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Based on 27,797 MOT tests across 3,395 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
7,822
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
position lamp(s) not working 403
Registration plate lamp not working 350
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 272
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
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AY08 FAA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 85,659 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 Fuso Canter fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 587 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 FAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY08 FAA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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