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Y297 FEV

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,442 mi
Last recorded204,442 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 FEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 204,442 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 198,237 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 198,106 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 188,112 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 187,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 176,292 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 164,978 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 164,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 152,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 152,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 138,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 138,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 123,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 118,837 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 118,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 104,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 92,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,677 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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Y297 FEV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y297 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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Y297 FEV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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