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Mitsubishi Canter

Blue and Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,988 cc

T481 ARPMOT history

T481 ARP is a blue and silver diesel Mitsubishi Canter first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
129,805 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 ARP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Canter
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 ARP was last recorded at 129,805 miles on 26 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2012: 11,780 miles, lower than 114,045 miles on 14 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,797 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,805 miles
  • 2025 – 129,462 miles
  • 2024 – 128,727 miles
  • 2023 – 128,309 miles
  • 2022 – 128,007 miles
  • 2021 – 127,975 miles
  • 2019 – 127,754 miles
  • 2018 – 127,059 miles
  • 2017 – 126,570 miles
  • 2016 – 125,516 miles
  • 2015 – 124,292 miles
  • 2014 – 122,898 miles
  • 2013 – 119,007 miles
  • 2012 – 11,780 miles
  • 2011 – 114,045 miles
  • 2010 – 112,672 miles
  • 2009 – 112,392 miles
  • 2008 – 111,573 miles
  • 2007 – 110,084 miles
  • 2006 – 108,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,805 miles
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Sidewall damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front head lamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,805 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    129,805 miles
    Test number
    620008786504
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Sidewall damaged

  2. Fail129,797 miles (+335)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,797 miles
    Test number
    146316683781
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Sidewall damaged

  3. Pass129,462 miles (+735)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,462 miles
    Test number
    308197114590
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Damage to sidewall

  4. Pass128,727 miles (+418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    128,727 miles
    Test number
    910680074894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre side wall damaged

  5. Pass128,309 miles (+302)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,309 miles
    Test number
    272925671928
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic case missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust pipe possibly incomplete
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass128,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,007 miles
    Test number
    755689565116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,006 miles (+12)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    148433359695
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail127,994 miles (+19)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,994 miles
    Test number
    896475687330
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail127,975 miles (+221)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    299728505748
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass127,754 miles (+695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,754 miles
    Test number
    860781794617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side light out not less that 50%
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass127,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,059 miles
    Test number
    517050715616
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail127,059 miles (+489)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,059 miles
    Test number
    203625628738
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass126,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,570 miles
    Test number
    956546878954
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail126,570 miles (+1,054)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,570 miles
    Test number
    880441640902
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass125,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,516 miles
    Test number
    619313484221
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOs front head lamp cracked

  16. Fail125,516 miles (+1,224)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,516 miles
    Test number
    898378832248
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOs front head lamp cracked

  17. Fail124,292 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,292 miles
    Test number
    107612615140
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testFront front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass124,292 miles (+1,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,292 miles
    Test number
    618482815111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass122,898 miles (+3,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,898 miles
    Test number
    105040324157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass119,007 miles (+107,227)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,007 miles
    Test number
    137004593400
    • NoteO/s/r outer tyre perished

  21. Pass11,780 miles (-102,265)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,780 miles
    Test number
    929700782015
    • NoteCentre seat belt retainer cover missing
    • NoteCracked screen

  22. Pass114,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,045 miles
    Test number
    705073271046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,045 miles (+1,373)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,045 miles
    Test number
    527680071051
    • FailureNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Fail112,672 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,672 miles
    Test number
    113661380070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass112,672 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,672 miles
    Test number
    191571280097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass112,392 miles (+819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,392 miles
    Test number
    570049099045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass111,573 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    111,573 miles
    Test number
    472298808172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail111,536 miles (+1,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,536 miles
    Test number
    162134698431
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass110,084 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    110,084 miles
    Test number
    900669687050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass108,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    108,761 miles
    Test number
    300266386068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 ARP

Does T481 ARP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 ARP is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 ARP?
The MOT on T481 ARP is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 ARP done?
T481 ARP was recorded at 129,805 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,044 miles a year.
Has T481 ARP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 ARP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T481 ARP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T481 ARP find?
T481 ARP passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; central seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround missing; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 2 more.

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