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NJ08 BLV

2008 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,869 mi
Last recorded224,869 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Canter80,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 BLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 224,869 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges,almost through to cords on inner edge

oil sump corroded and leaking oil.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 224,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges,almost through to cords on inner edge

oil sump corroded and leaking oil.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 223,397 miles

Cab lift light on. Cab is secure

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

Offside Front Brake has a slight bind

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Nov 2017 223,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Cab lift light on. Cab is secure

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

Offside Front Brake has a slight bind

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 217,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 191,697 miles

front brake calipers pin boots poor & some missing

Fail 16 Oct 2015 191,697 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake calipers pin boots poor & some missing

Fail 30 Sep 2015 191,697 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp cover smasht (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud gard (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately caliper slid play (3.5.1n)

both alt belt,s have cuts in

brake worning light is on

wet with fuel round fuel filter

Pass 10 Mar 2014 143,309 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre soft

uper side lights inop

Fail 10 Mar 2014 143,309 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre soft

uper side lights inop

Pass 11 Mar 2013 126,538 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 126,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 109,709 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

nearside front brake flexi hose .wrong routed. not fouling any components

nearside rear brake disc showing corrosion on inner surface

offside rear brake disc showing corrosion on inner surface

Fail 9 Mar 2012 109,707 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

nearside front brake flexi hose .wrong routed. not fouling any components

nearside front side marker light inop

nearside rear brake disc showing corrosion on inner surface

offside front upper marker light inop

offside rear brake disc showing corrosion on inner surface

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe, .(joint)

slight play/lift in nearside kingpin

slight play/lift in offside kingpin

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,951 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mid side marker light very dull

Fail 8 Mar 2011 89,950 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mid side marker light very dull

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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NJ08 BLV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NJ08 BLV, 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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NJ08 BLV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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