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PK51 DFL

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,230 mi
Last recorded100,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 DFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 100,230 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 100,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,209 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 97,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 92,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 92,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,054 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 89,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,459 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 84,459 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 81,525 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 81,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PK51 DFL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PK51 DFL, 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 PK51 DFL registered?

PK51 DFL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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