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GK52 RXW

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

252,297 mi
Last recorded252,297 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 RXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 252,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 231,165 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 227,974 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 227,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

o/s n/s chassis showing signs of advanced corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2011 223,365 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 223,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

king pins dry of grease

slight wear o/s king pin lower bush

Pass 16 Sep 2009 217,407 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 199,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 182,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 135,735 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 135,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 88,417 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

nsf tyre has damage to inner side wall

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 RXW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK52 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

GK52 RXW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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