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Y128 OAJ

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

167,247 mi
Last recorded167,247 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 OAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 167,247 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 167,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 162,027 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 161,882 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 154,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

adjust handbrake

Pass 31 May 2016 152,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 152,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 152,908 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired link rod missing (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2015 148,599 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 148,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 146,675 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 147,675 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 147,472 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 147,472 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2011
Fail 8 Sep 2011

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 146,583 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 146,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2009 143,905 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 140,756 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 140,756 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 136,278 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 136,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2006 128,572 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 128,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

advise damage to fuel tank †advise damage to n/s van body

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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Y128 OAJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 Y128 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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Y128 OAJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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