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W278 AKM

2000 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

145,657 mi
Last recorded145,657 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Canter98,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 AKM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 145,657 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 137,306 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 132,605 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 130,889 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,197 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 127,196 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,541 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 115,541 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,858 miles

slight corrosion to chasse rails

some corrosion to battery tray

Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,472 miles

Front windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside windscreen has damage outside the drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,617 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,368 miles

windscreen has cracks on nearside and offside outside the swept area

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,528 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,141 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,093 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,356 miles

tipper floor is cracked †tipper support n/s/f split/cracked †o/s/f fog lamp is holed

Pass 12 Jul 2005 35,502 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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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