MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,990 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank damp
Fuel tank strap poor condition
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
battery carrier in poor condition
cab floor heavily corroded in places
chassis corroded heavily in places
general corrosion on cab, chassis and suspension components
screen damaged in zone b
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
battery carrier in poor condition
cab floor heavily corroded in places
chassis corroded heavily in places
general corrosion on cab,chassis and suspension components
chassis corroded in places
metal brake pipes corroded
steering stiff
Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chassis corroded in places
metal brake pipes corroded
steering stiff
offside front brake pads low
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
chip in screen
offside front brake binding slightly
offside front brakes showing signs of overheating
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
chip in screen
offside front brake binding slightly
offside front brake pads low
offside front brakes showing signs of overheating
both rear nearside tyres close to legal limit
offside rear outer tyre low on pressure
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear nearside tyres close to legal limit
offside rear outer tyre low on pressure
battery tray heavily corroded and in poor condition
clutch hydraulic pipe heavily corroded
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places
nearside rear inner tyre heavily perished and close to legal limit
nearside rear outer tyre close to legal limit
slight noise nearside front possible brake/bearing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
battery tray heavily corroded and in poor condition
clutch hydraulic pipe heavily corroded
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places
nearside rear inner tyre heavily perished and close to legal limit
nearside rear outer tyre close to legal limit and low on pressure
offside rear outer tyre low on pressure
slight noise nearside front possible brake/bearing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery not secure
clutch hydraulics metal pipe heavily corroded
offside front brakes showing signs of over heating
offside front tyre heavily perished
offside rear brakes slow to operate
rear brakes 69% imbalanced
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery not secure
clutch hydraulics metal pipe heavily corroded
offside front brakes showing signs of over heating
offside front tyre heavily perished
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside rear tyre outer flat
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front mirror glass cracked
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Canter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X226 RFR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in Grey with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 X226 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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X226 RFR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 24 January 2001.
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