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V401 MGM

2000 Mitsubishi Canter

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,196 mi
Last recorded119,196 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Canter98,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 MGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 119,196 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 119,194 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 115,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 110,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2011 110,800 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 104,047 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 100,665 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 11 Feb 2009 100,665 miles

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 6 Jul 2007 96,966 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 96,966 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 77,737 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 77,724 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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V401 MGM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter in White with a 2,835cc 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 V401 MGM, 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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V401 MGM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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