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X309 RFR

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,198 mi
Last recorded88,198 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 RFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,198 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,094 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 88,081 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,956 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 87,931 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,770 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 87,762 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under passenger seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under driver seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,472 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,998 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,281 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 86,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,975 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 79,972 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,991 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 73,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,594 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 66,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,690 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 40,690 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,962 miles

rear tyres 2mm x 4

Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,210 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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X309 RFR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X309 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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X309 RFR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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