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Y473 OBJ

2001 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,859 mi
Last recorded172,859 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Canter88,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 OBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 172,859 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance n/s and o/s rear units (1.1.A.3d)

fuel tank straps deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2018 172,859 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance n/s and o/s rear units (1.1.A.3d)

fuel tank straps deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2017 163,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside very close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper side light not missing

Rear Both lens broken no white light showing

drivers door card missing

Fail 9 Feb 2017 163,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside very close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper side light not missing

Rear Both lens broken no white light showing

drivers door card missing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 154,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside under cab (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fuel tank dump

Fail 8 Feb 2016 154,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside under cab (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fuel tank dump

Fail 30 Mar 2015 145,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 145,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 135,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2013 125,509 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 125,476 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 116,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,125 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 107,194 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 10,078 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 100,771 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat belt buckle casing is missing.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 89,886 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,608 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,518 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,854 miles

slight play o/s/f king pin

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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Y473 OBJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y473 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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Y473 OBJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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