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WX08 BAO

2008 Mitsubishi Canter

Red Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,630 mi
Last recorded143,630 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Canter80,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 BAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 143,630 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,485 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak from tipper hydraulics

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 138,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Rear Fluid leak from tipper hydraulics

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner and outer tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,697 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 134,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Towbar component insecure HITCH PIN R CLIP MISSING (6.6.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front brake has slight bind

wipers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,254 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front brake has slight bind

rear brake discs in verry poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2014 102,687 miles

Center exhaust silencer strap corroded/incomplete. system secure.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front kingpin assy worn.

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE CORRODED/WORN.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 102,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Center exhaust silencer strap corroded/incomplete. system secure.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front kingpin assy worn.

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE CORRODED/WORN.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,475 miles

All 4 rear axle tyres worn to 3mm of remaining tread, the limit being 1.6 mm.

Nearside front mudwing edge damaged.

Offside rear brake disc inner surface corroded/pitted

Fail 29 Feb 2012 85,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight exhaust blow to front flexi

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,016 miles

Slight exhaust blow to front flexi

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,773 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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WX08 BAO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter in Red with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Canter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 80,069 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 WX08 BAO, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Canter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX08 BAO registered?

WX08 BAO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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