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NK57 JCV

2008 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,975 mi
Last recorded164,975 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Canter80,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK57 JCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 164,975 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 163,300 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 163,295 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 163,295 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 161,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 159,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 159,284 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 146,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 146,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Pitman Arm Ball Joint) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 139,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 139,631 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working less than 50% light working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 136,235 miles

Front metal coolant hoses badly corroded

Ladder chassis corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 136,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front metal coolant hoses badly corroded

Ladder chassis corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 128,564 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 128,555 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 118,168 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,567 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 101,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014

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

Pass 7 May 2013 53,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 35,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs pitted

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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NK57 JCV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 80,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 NK57 JCV, 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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NK57 JCV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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