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Y248 FEV

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,265 mi
Last recorded104,265 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 FEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,265 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 104,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,010 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,607 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,833 miles

both front brake pipes slight corroded

front to rear chassis rails slight corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 84,833 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes slight corroded

front to rear chassis rails slight corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,592 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 81,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

brake warning light illuminated

nearside cab marker lamp lense missing

rear number plate slightly cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2012 75,043 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

brake warning light illuminated

nearside cab marker lamp lense missing

offside rear inner tyre slightly flat

rear number plate slightly cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2011 67,573 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 67,573 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 65,008 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,999 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,787 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 60,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,784 miles

washer pipes working but leaking water

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,715 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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Y248 FEV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y248 FEV, 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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Y248 FEV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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