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K15 LTS

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,807 mi
Last recorded169,807 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 LTS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 169,807 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front postion lamp loose

offside front fog light missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 158,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

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)

fuel guage not working

offside front fog light missing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 158,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

fuel guage not working

offside front fog light missing

prop center bearing collapsed

Pass 22 Jun 2012 145,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine sump corroded and damp with oil

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar D shapes worn

Fail 15 Jun 2012 145,012 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine sump corroded and damp with oil

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar D shapes worn

Fail 7 Jun 2011 122,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 122,971 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 98,373 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked,not affecting rear view

Pass 1 May 2010 98,373 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked,not affecting rear view

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,662 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 64,253 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 64,253 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 59,338 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 59,336 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2006 45,688 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 45,683 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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K15 LTS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 88,727 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 K15 LTS, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K15 LTS is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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