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RL02 EWM

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

146,966 mi
Last recorded146,966 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 EWM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 146,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 143,340 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 139,374 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 139,364 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel arch mounting bracket rusted through and almost broken

Pass 25 Jan 2016 133,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 133,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 127,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tailboard removed at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 127,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tailboard removed at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,956 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front door mirrors slightly damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2014 122,953 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front door mirrors slightly damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2013 119,360 miles

Spare tyre low

damage osr outer tyre sidewall

osr tyre flat

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 119,357 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Spare tyre low

damage osr outer tyre sidewall

osr tyre flat

Pass 10 Apr 2012 114,896 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear shock mounts corroding

slight play in o/s/f arb bush

spare tyre below 1,6 mm

Fail 4 Apr 2012 114,894 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear shock mounts corroding

slight play in o/s/f arb bush

spare tyre below 1,6 mm

Pass 9 Apr 2011 105,651 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 105,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,813 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,340 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,758 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 76,758 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,668 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 62,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small crack to n/s/r lamp lens (no white light showing)

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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RL02 EWM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RL02 EWM, 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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RL02 EWM is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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