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X143 RFR

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,382 mi
Last recorded86,382 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 RFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,382 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,624 miles

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

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,330 miles

N/S/F MIDDLE SEAT BACK CANNOT BE SECURED IN THE UPRIGHT POSTION(POOR DESIGN FEATURE)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,318 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F MIDDLE SEAT BACK CANNOT BE SECURED IN THE UPRIGHT POSTION(POOR DESIGN FEATURE)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,567 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,567 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,411 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,110 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,082 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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X143 RFR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 88,727 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 X143 RFR, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X143 RFR registered?

X143 RFR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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