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DK16 VLW

2016 Mitsubishi Canter

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

365,197 mi
Last recorded365,197 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 VLW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 365,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2025 360,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2024 351,373 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 351,373 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 284,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 247,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 247,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 171,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,395 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 68,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions too clean to register

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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DK16 VLW is a 2016 Mitsubishi Canter in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK16 VLW, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DK16 VLW registered?

DK16 VLW is a 2016 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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