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DK06 ELW

2006 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,781 mi
Last recorded157,781 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Canter89,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 ELW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 157,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 157,781 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

slight movement in both front king pins

Pass 25 May 2017 146,457 miles

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

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

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

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 12 May 2016 133,985 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 133,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery box base excessively corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 117,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel tank straps getting corroded

some lift both kingpins

windscreen marked

Pass 8 May 2015 117,557 miles

fuel tank straps getting corroded

some lift both kingpins

windscreen marked

Pass 1 May 2014 102,046 miles

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

some lift both kingpins

Pass 2 May 2013 91,400 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system is corroded

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,220 miles

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

drivers seat worn

nearside door mirror cracked slightly , still functional

slight deterioration on rear exhaust tail pipe

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,291 miles

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

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

nearside front body body mounting slightly insecure

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear slightly on edges of tread

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,639 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,724 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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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DK06 ELW is a 2006 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 89,122 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 DK06 ELW, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK06 ELW registered?

DK06 ELW is a 2006 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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