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VX56 OCJ

2007 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

177,758 mi
Last recorded177,758 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Canter82,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 OCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 177,758 miles

1, cab soiled , crew cab full of tools, 2,bodywork damage evident, 3, slight free play at wheel. 4 steering wheel deteriorating ,

Fail 25 Jan 2019 177,745 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached damaged sharp edges (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached complete lamp (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar component excessively worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick slight binde (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1, cab heavily soiled,crew cab full of tools. 2, front axle king pins sight wear. 3,battery support security slightly loose. 4, bodywork damage evident. 5,slight free play at wheel,steering wheel deteriorating.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 172,358 miles

1, vehicle cab area soiled, 2, rear crew cab full of personals. 3, o/s rear inner tyre getting low

Fail 8 Feb 2018 172,345 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner flitch from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1, vehicle cab area soiled, 2, rear crew cab full of personals. 3, o/s rear inner tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2017 167,143 miles

cab area soiled generally

vehicle damage evident

Fail 27 Jan 2017 167,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

cab area soiled generally

vehicle damage evident

Pass 13 Jan 2016 158,448 miles

cab soiled generally

rear n/s light bar loose

slight lift in front kingpins

slight wear in front rear shackle bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 151,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 151,240 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 138,077 miles

Fan belts deteriorated.

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 137,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fan belts deteriorated.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 125,309 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Jan 2013 125,284 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jan 2012 120,838 miles

Brake pad waring light on dash(pads ok)

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

Unable to check rear 2 inner seat belts due to boarding fitted as shelf.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 120,642 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad waring light on dash(pads ok)

N.S.F top additional cab marker lamp in-op

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

Unable to check rear 2 inner seat belts due to boarding fitted as shelf.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 95,523 miles

Drivers side washers not working.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,125 miles

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

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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VX56 OCJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 82,206 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 VX56 OCJ, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX56 OCJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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