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V131 JTG

2000 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,730 mi
Last recorded102,730 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Canter98,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 JTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 102,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 100,104 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip device slightly worn

front fuel tank mounting cracking

hand brake cables and pivots getting stiff in operation

steering stiff in operation

tyre tread depths getting low on three out of four rear tyres

Fail 17 May 2011 100,050 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip device slightly worn

front fuel tank mounting cracking

hand brake cables and pivots getting stiff in operation

offside front brake slightly binding

steering stiff in operation

tyre tread depths getting low on three out of four rear tyres

Fail 26 May 2010 93,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2010 93,704 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 89,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 22 May 2009 89,236 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 16 May 2008 81,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 16 May 2008 81,814 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,236 miles

as listed on vt 30 fail sheet

Fail 18 May 2007 74,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 65,845 miles

some slight damage to nearside mirror glass

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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V131 JTG is a 2000 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 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 V131 JTG, 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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V131 JTG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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