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Y445 XHG

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

286,045 mi
Last recorded286,045 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 XHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 286,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Cab floor near centre (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Cab floor near step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting bar - corroded, holed and poor previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link at steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Floor insecure Flat bed not secured to chassis (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Cab floor - gear selector mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Poor operation (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded From cab/along chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Live wiring from battery to winch (4.11 (a) (i))

Floor not fully secure Flat bed flooring panels not secure with sharp edges (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-spray guard broken

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp cracked

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front sidelamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft support mount worn

Unable to turn wheels lock to lock manually when jacked up

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 281,626 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

flat bed panels loose/sharp edges, o/s/f sidelamp cracked, front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2017 281,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking Injector (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering locking device missing steering lock not engaging - (with key removed) (2.2.C.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

flat bed panels loose/sharp edges, o/s/f sidelamp cracked, front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2016 271,667 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged

flat bed panels loose/sharp edges

oil leak

spare cracked and showing cords

Fail 27 May 2016 271,653 miles

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

Steering locking device missing steering lock not engaging - (with key removed) (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged

flat bed panels loose/sharp edges

oil leak

spare cracked and showing cords

Fail 6 May 2016 271,637 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Electrical wiring insecure n/s wing mirror, n/s/f behind wheel arch and behind rear lights (1.9.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported wire along chassis fouling insecure coolant pipe (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking fluid leaking from bottom of brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle PAS pipes fouling radiator hosing (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering wheel locking device missing steering lock not engaging 2.1.4b (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tail-lamp lens loose

flat bed metal panels loose/sharp edges

front light board/grill insecure

front tyres outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f fog lamp insecure, n/s/f fog lamp lens missing

oil leak

oil on min limit

rear fog lamp and brake lights same brightness

spare tyre cracked and exposing cords

Pass 6 May 2015 257,680 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 257,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 249,208 miles

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

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2012 249,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nail in o/s/r inner tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2011 248,668 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 248,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 246,316 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cab floor corroded at gear linkage area.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 226,481 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 226,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 213,067 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 213,064 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 197,767 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 196,741 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 166,432 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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Y445 XHG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y445 XHG, 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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Y445 XHG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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