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WX08 BAU

2008 Mitsubishi Canter

Blue Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,996 mi
Last recorded109,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Canter80,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 BAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCanter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose STRAP CORRODED (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 109,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose STRAP CORRODED (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,406 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose One strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear outer and both offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 103,396 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose One strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

MIL illuminated.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear outer and both offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 97,334 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,298 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,298 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,548 miles

Exhaust strap excessively corroded but system adequately supported

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2017 69,543 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust strap excessively corroded but system adequately supported

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre on legal limits

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 57,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre on legal limits

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,060 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 48,060 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,301 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 38,301 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,164 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 22,950 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 19,508 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 BAU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter in Blue with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WX08 BAU, 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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WX08 BAU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Canter, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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