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DK08 OVL

2008 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,054 mi
Last recorded127,054 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Canter80,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 OVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,054 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 127,042 miles

Emissions not tested front exahust snaped (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 118,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,301 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges.

Brake pad wear indicator on.

EML on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Rear and centre exhaust bracket corroded.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 104,207 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Dropside panel(Marked in YELLOW). (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Drop side panel(Marked in YELLOW). (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired Lens cover. (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Panel(Marked in YELLOW). (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges.

Brake pad wear indicator on.

EML on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Rear and centre exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,686 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 92,686 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,537 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,537 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,700 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2011 47,882 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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DK08 OVL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 80,069 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 DK08 OVL, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK08 OVL registered?

DK08 OVL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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