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Mitsubishi Canter

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,835 cc

V71 GCSMOT history

V71 GCS is a yellow diesel Mitsubishi Canter first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 229,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
229,865 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 GCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Canter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,835 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 GCS was last recorded at 229,865 miles on 16 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2012: 200,165 miles, lower than 202,093 miles on 18 Aug 2011.
  • 16 Jun 2023: 229,865 miles, lower than 249,123 miles on 13 May 2021.

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
249,123 miles · 13 May 2021
Average per year
6,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 229,865 miles
  • 2021 – 249,123 miles
  • 2020 – 249,123 miles
  • 2016 – 225,051 miles
  • 2015 – 223,020 miles
  • 2013 – 222,092 miles
  • 2012 – 200,165 miles
  • 2011 – 202,093 miles
  • 2010 – 180,004 miles
  • 2009 – 154,255 miles
  • 2008 – 135,219 miles
  • 2007 – 129,971 miles
  • 2006 – 120,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,865 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,865 miles (-19,258)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    229,865 miles
    Test number
    2045840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass249,123 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    249,123 miles
    Test number
    392480060428
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass249,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    249,123 miles
    Test number
    165909216193
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail249,123 miles (+24,072)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,123 miles
    Test number
    216729944194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail225,051 miles (+2,031)3 dangerous15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,051 miles
    Test number
    592126379451
    • DangerousNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • DangerousOffside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe fouled by moving parts front to rear (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  6. Pass223,020 miles (+928)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    223,020 miles
    Test number
    966883915166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass222,092 miles (+21,927)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    222,092 miles
    Test number
    145347313315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass200,165 miles (-1,928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    200,165 miles
    Test number
    207841332248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass202,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    202,093 miles
    Test number
    889750031207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail202,093 miles (+22,089)1 dangerous10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,093 miles
    Test number
    375860831201
    • DangerousBattery insecure
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass180,004 miles (+25,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    180,004 miles
    Test number
    140159710235
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass154,255 miles (+19,036)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    154,255 miles
    Test number
    461610989257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,219 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    135,219 miles
    Test number
    460143788290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,314 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,314 miles
    Test number
    594831578255
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  15. Pass134,314 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    134,314 miles
    Test number
    803481278283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,971 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    129,971 miles
    Test number
    403775367277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,335 miles (+9,022)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,335 miles
    Test number
    442753457232
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass120,313 miles (+244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    120,313 miles
    Test number
    852703866267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  19. Fail120,069 miles8 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,069 miles
    Test number
    470015956250
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise freeplay in nearside front kingpin
    • NoteAdvise legibility of load rating on nearside rear outer tyre
    • NoteAdvise offside rear inner tyre flat
    • NoteNails in all rear tyres

Questions about V71 GCS

Does V71 GCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 GCS expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 GCS?
The MOT on V71 GCS expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 GCS done?
V71 GCS was recorded at 229,865 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2023, an average of 6,552 miles a year.
Has V71 GCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 GCS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2020.
Has the mileage on V71 GCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V71 GCS find?
V71 GCS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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