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GK51 VNB

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,851 mi
Last recorded138,851 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 VNB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 138,851 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 138,851 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,672 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 138,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 134,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy exhaust has crack in it, not broken (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel arch split

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side chassis all over (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 134,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy exhaust has crack in it, not broken (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel arch split

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side chassis all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,572 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 129,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section and tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working lens broken (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear light lens and unit broken

Pass 15 Feb 2016 124,123 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

windscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view

Fail 15 Feb 2016 124,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

windscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,867 miles

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

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,691 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 89,601 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on both edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear light lense has slight white light showing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 78,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear light lense has slight white light showing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,735 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,735 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,842 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,844 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GK51 VNB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GK51 VNB, 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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GK51 VNB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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