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PO51 AYU

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,235 mi
Last recorded128,235 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 AYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 128,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 118,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 110,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 110,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 107,394 miles

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 4 Sep 2015 102,505 miles

Nearside Front CAB FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 13 Aug 2014 96,491 miles

rear bump stops missing rear

Fail 8 Aug 2014 96,428 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear bump stops missing rear

Pass 21 May 2013 88,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 83,292 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 83,274 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 71,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,357 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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PO51 AYU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PO51 AYU, 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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PO51 AYU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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