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Y331 RNV

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

Yellow Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,505 mi
Last recorded152,505 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 RNV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 152,505 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

corrossion in cab n/s r

oil leak n/s/r hub

Fail 21 Oct 2015 152,505 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrossion in cab n/s r

oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 7 Oct 2014 136,204 miles

oil leak n/s/r hub

Fail 7 Oct 2014 136,204 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

side repeater lamp damageg n/s

Fail 24 Oct 2013 124,826 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

side repeater lamp damageg n/s

Pass 15 Aug 2012 123,819 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 121,448 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 121,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 117,099 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 117,071 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 112,942 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 105,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 93,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 76,897 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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Y331 RNV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in Yellow with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y331 RNV, 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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Y331 RNV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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