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Y466 OBJ

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,193 mi
Last recorded156,193 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 OBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 156,193 miles

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

Offside Rear damage to number plate light

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake warning dash light on

damage to n/s rear light cluster

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

n/s park brake in need of attention

tow socket cover missing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 153,159 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s tail lamp damaged

tail exhaust deteriorated

tow socket cover missing

Fail 28 Mar 2015 153,121 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s tail lamp damaged

tail exhaust deteriorated

tow socket cover missing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 150,134 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 147,433 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering movement tight

o/s rear number plate light class missing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 147,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust rear tail pipe leaking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering movement tight

o/s rear number plate light class missing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 136,890 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 136,650 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Inner 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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Y466 OBJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y466 OBJ, 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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Y466 OBJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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