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RL51 FHP

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,683 mi
Last recorded101,683 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 FHP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 101,683 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 99,352 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

pad warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 97,636 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 97,629 miles

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,461 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,949 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 86,432 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 79,063 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 79,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,204 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak around bottom of engine

vehicle to clean for emissions reading and print out

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,388 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,608 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 62,608 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,719 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,951 miles

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

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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RL51 FHP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL51 FHP, 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 RL51 FHP registered?

RL51 FHP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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