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SG52 RPX

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,814 mi
Last recorded90,814 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 RPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 90,814 miles

Nearside marker not working

Fail 17 Dec 2011 90,814 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 90,814 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2009 90,814 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 90,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/ s marker light bracket ins

o/s cape corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,814 miles

rear tipper body partially raised.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 90,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear tipper body partially raised.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 90,814 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 77,483 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 57,792 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,246 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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SG52 RPX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG52 RPX, 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 SG52 RPX registered?

SG52 RPX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is SG52 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 RPX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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