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T285 JTR

1999 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,214 mi
Last recorded103,214 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Canter106,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 JTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing marker light (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing marker light (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 102,976 miles

emissions not checked due to exhaust blow

Fail 18 May 2016 102,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

emissions not checked due to exhaust blow

Pass 5 May 2015 102,753 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 102,753 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,798 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 101,798 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,572 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 101,569 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs coroded and pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,075 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 101,068 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front 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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T285 JTR is a 1999 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,225 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 T285 JTR, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T285 JTR registered?

T285 JTR is a 1999 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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