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KX51 ELO

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

112,587 mi
Last recorded112,587 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 ELO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 112,587 miles

Front Axle King Pin has play in pin both ns and os.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 112,584 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 109,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 109,598 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,798 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering joint

Fail 27 Sep 2011 88,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering joint

Pass 20 Oct 2010 121,243 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 121,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 107,099 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 107,099 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,151 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 96,148 miles

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 84,853 miles

slight play rear prop u.j

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake travel long

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2007 84,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,836 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 72,819 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 58,814 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 58,814 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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KX51 ELO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KX51 ELO, 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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What year was KX51 ELO registered?

KX51 ELO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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