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Y117 OAJ

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 3888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 OAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,888cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,975 miles

battery tray corroded

brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Jun 2017 85,915 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drop side mounting area panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake dragging

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front seat base mechanism has slight play

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

battery tray heavily corroded but secure when tested

rear exhaust deteriorated

various brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 4 May 2016 82,484 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 79,906 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 74,500 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,125 miles

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

offside reg plate lamp slightly insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,077 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 60,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 51,756 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 51,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 47,483 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 47,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,306 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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Y117 OAJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 3,888cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y117 OAJ, 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 Y117 OAJ registered?

Y117 OAJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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