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GK52 RVR

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,169 mi
Last recorded113,169 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 RVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 113,169 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 102,444 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 102,444 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,464 miles

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

general body condition poor

n/s door mirror cracked

rear number plate cracked

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2008 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

general body condition poor

n/s door mirror cracked

rear number plate cracked

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,980 miles

r/o/s tyre on limit †n/s mirror cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

front pads on limit †steering stiff/just acceptable

tailboard very poor condition

unable to test emissions exhaust snapped

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,882 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 62,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in steering coulum adjuster

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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GK52 RVR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GK52 RVR, 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 GK52 RVR registered?

GK52 RVR is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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