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Y459 BRP

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,724 mi
Last recorded76,724 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 BRP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,857 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 70,857 miles

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

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

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,246 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 65,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,893 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 60,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,087 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,869 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 50,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,801 miles

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

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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Y459 BRP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y459 BRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y459 BRP?

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What year was Y459 BRP registered?

Y459 BRP is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y459 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y459 BRP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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