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ExpiredMileage
145,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passenger's seat with a defective structure excessive corrosion (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Driver's seat insecure floor corroded at mounting points (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
slight corrosion to chasse rails
some corrosion to battery tray
Front windscreen lightly scratched
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside and nearside windscreen has damage outside the drivers view of the road
Advise front exhaust bracket is starting to deteriorate
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
dody head board has movement
windscreen cracked offside and nearside out of the swept area
windscreen has cracks on nearside and offside outside the swept area
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s head light has stone chip in it
o/s/r has one of two side lights out
screen has small crack just out of drivers view
Rear brakes slightly binding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tipper floor is cracked †tipper support n/s/f split/cracked †o/s/f fog lamp is holed
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?
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W278 AKM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 W278 AKM, 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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W278 AKM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 10 July 2000.
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