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X226 RFR

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

Grey Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,990 mi
Last recorded94,990 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 RFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 94,990 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2018 94,530 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,991 miles

chassis corroded in places

metal brake pipes corroded

steering stiff

Fail 3 Apr 2017 93,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 92,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,791 miles

both rear nearside tyres close to legal limit

offside rear outer tyre low on pressure

Fail 2 Apr 2015 91,790 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,008 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 90,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,481 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 88,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,086 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,086 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 85,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 64,060 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 63,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,249 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,711 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 41,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,690 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,033 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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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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