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RK04 GVF

2004 Mitsubishi Canter

Silver Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,792 mi
Last recorded86,792 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Canter94,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 GVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,628 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 74,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,555 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 50,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,583 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 37,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RK04 GVF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter in Silver with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,490 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 RK04 GVF, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK04 GVF?

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What year was RK04 GVF registered?

RK04 GVF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is RK04 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 GVF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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