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P70 SMS

2000 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,730 mi
Last recorded150,730 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Canter98,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 SMS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 150,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 147,298 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 145,696 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 145,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake warning light on

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 143,589 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 143,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 141,927 miles

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

Cut in the n/s/f tyre

Cut in the o/s/r inner tyre

Damage to the o/s/r inner tyre, sidewall

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 141,921 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

O/s/r inner tyre sidewall cut

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 138,963 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 138,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 133,029 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 133,029 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 21 Aug 2009 129,426 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 129,417 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 128,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 128,641 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2006 115,915 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 115,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 97,561 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 97,561 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P70 SMS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 98,984 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 P70 SMS, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P70 SMS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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