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NL52 VGY

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

Black Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,452 mi
Last recorded73,452 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 VGY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,452 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 73,438 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,110 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 45,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,412 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 33,358 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,808 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 10,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 10,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 10,005 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 9,602 miles

Front Brake Imbalance 25%. May Requier Further Inspection

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,965 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 7,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,894 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 5,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 5,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 4,703 miles

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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NL52 VGY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in Black with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NL52 VGY, 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 NL52 VGY registered?

NL52 VGY is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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