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W242 TMO

2000 Mitsubishi Canter

Red Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,653 mi
Last recorded98,653 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Canter98,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 TMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,653 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 98,457 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also heavily worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 98,358 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 97,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf springs corroded Nearside and offside

Pass 3 Jul 2019 95,992 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,423 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,589 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,460 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 92,433 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 92,109 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,815 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 85,611 miles

offside rear inner most tyre wering on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,890 miles

n/s tpo lamp incomplete

nearside mirror cracked in t0p corner

reg plate lamp tofar from plate

Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,710 miles

no rear seats fitted no seat belt buckles fitted at time of test bout inertia reals fitted so not tested

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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W242 TMO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter in Red with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 98,984 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 W242 TMO, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W242 TMO registered?

W242 TMO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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