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W556 NAX

2000 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,268 mi
Last recorded178,268 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Canter98,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 NAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 178,268 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 176,933 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 175,505 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 173,769 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 170,810 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 167,045 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 165,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 164,096 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 161,762 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 160,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 157,939 miles

front kingpins have some lift and play

Pass 8 Dec 2014 156,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 153,991 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 153,982 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 148,960 miles

Both fron ttyres wearing on outer shoulders

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 144,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2011 144,664 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on.

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

Nearside front indicator lens damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 140,431 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 132,870 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 126,882 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 119,920 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 119,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 113,580 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 107,110 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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W556 NAX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W556 NAX, 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 W556 NAX registered?

W556 NAX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W556 NAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 NAX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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