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GN08 RFF

2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

Black Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,329 mi
Last recorded189,329 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter85,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 RFF
MakeMitsubishi Fuso
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 189,329 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis and undercarriage smothered in oil

indicators flash fast

slight lift in king pins

surface corrosion to rear crossmember

Fail 29 May 2020 189,326 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2.74 limit 1.5 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

chassis and undercarriage smothered in oil

indicators flash fast

slight lift in king pins

surface corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 28 Jun 2019 173,078 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer on 2mm of tread 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch noisy

exhaust support broken but exhaust adequately supported

rear registration plate damaged and holder bent

Fail 18 Jun 2019 172,159 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam both front king pins have play (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/75/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer on 2mm of tread 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch noisy

exhaust support broken but exhaust adequately supported

rear registration plate damaged and holder bent

Fail 17 May 2019 170,388 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted welds broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front mirror

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to front of cab

cab tilt light on

Pass 31 May 2018 149,524 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box and pipe corroded

exhaust centre box bracket broken

Fail 25 May 2018 149,189 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure base snapped (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to oil leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust centre box and pipe corroded

exhaust centre box bracket broken

Pass 25 May 2017 130,810 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 130,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing seat frame broken (5.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 115,864 miles

Centre seat belt not checked..

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 Front tyre worn on edges

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 21 May 2015 102,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 89,039 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 89,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 75,393 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 75,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 61,799 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,729 miles

o/s/r top marker inop

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Based on 27,797 MOT tests across 3,395 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
7,822
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
position lamp(s) not working 403
Registration plate lamp not working 350
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 272
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 253
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GN08 RFF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter in Black with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 85,659 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 Fuso Canter fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 587 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN08 RFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN08 RFF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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