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RJ59 EAY

2009 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,770 mi
Last recorded173,770 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Canter89,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 EAY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 173,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 167,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 159,306 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 141,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 124,315 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 109,560 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,673 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 96,601 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 96,416 miles

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

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

nails in nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,978 miles

Advise on play in front king pin

Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,159 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,159 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,745 miles

fuel appears to have been leaking from engine area

Fail 20 Nov 2013 51,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel appears to have been leaking from engine area

Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,773 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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RJ59 EAY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 89,890 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 RJ59 EAY, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ59 EAY registered?

RJ59 EAY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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