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W279 AKM

2000 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,059 mi
Last recorded83,059 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Canter98,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 AKM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,059 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering Slightly Stiff Inoperation.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 70,743 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 70,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,508 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 65,494 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,648 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,690 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 59,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,861 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,008 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,335 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,983 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,640 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,996 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,071 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,849 miles

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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W279 AKM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W279 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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W279 AKM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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