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YC51 UPO

2002 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,850 mi
Last recorded110,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Canter89,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 UPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2016 110,850 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tipper body (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tipper body (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside cab (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tipper body (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

battery box is slightly corroded

both front brakes have a slight bind

nearside rear brake pipe end is heavily corroded going into the rear flexi hose

nearside rear inner wheel arch has signs of corrosion

offside and nearside rear brake pipe end going into both rear wheel cylinders are heavily corroded

offside rear brake has a slight bind

offside rear inner wheel arch holed with corrosion but not with a prescibed area

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,616 miles

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

battery box corroded

body corroded and holed

nearside rear outer tyre has a cut in the sidewall but no cords exposed

slight play in nearside front stub

Fail 13 Mar 2015 108,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

battery box corroded

body corroded and holed

holed in drivers front foot well caused by corrosion but not within 300mm of a braking or steering component

nearside rear outer tyre has a cut in the sidewall but no cords exposed

slight play in nearside front stub

Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,402 miles

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

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

slight lift in near side stub pin

Fail 21 Feb 2014 105,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

near side rear outer tyre punctured with nail

slight lift in near side stub pin

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,138 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

battery insecure

near side front tyre feathered on inside edge

slight fuel leak from fuel tank

Fail 20 Feb 2013 99,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

battery insecure

near side front tyre feathered on inside edge

off side front brake binding slightly

slight fuel leak from fuel tank

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,319 miles

corrosion on chassis

handbrake cables deteriorated

lift and wear at front stub pins

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 24 Feb 2012 93,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion on chassis

handbrake cables deteriorated

lift and wear at front stub pins

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,698 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 84,685 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,038 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight wear at nearside stub pin

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,530 miles

n/s front reflector cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,393 miles

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

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

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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YC51 UPO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,999 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 YC51 UPO, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC51 UPO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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