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W271 BPU

2000 Mitsubishi Canter

Silver Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,811 mi
Last recorded136,811 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Canter98,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 BPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 136,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 16 May 2019 136,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2018 131,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 131,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,706 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 128,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 121,901 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 109,447 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 109,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 103,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,961 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,191 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 88,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,094 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,114 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,700 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,484 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,374 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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W271 BPU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter in Silver with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W271 BPU, 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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W271 BPU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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